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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,662.51, 358,149.52 and 89,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,662.51, 358,149.52 and 89,022.50 is: 133,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,662.51 : 358,149.52 = 89,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,662.51/358,149.52 = 89,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,662.51x = 358,149.52 × 89,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,662.51x = 31,883,366,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,883,366,821.63/238,662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,591.85

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