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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,656.06, 357,890.34 and 86,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,656.06, 357,890.34 and 86,817.06 is: 130,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,656.06 : 357,890.34 = 86,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,656.06/357,890.34 = 86,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,656.06x = 357,890.34 × 86,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,656.06x = 31,070,987,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070,987,121.20/238,656.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,191.49

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