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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,725.28, 358,111.30 and 86,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,725.28, 358,111.30 and 86,963.60 is: 130,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,725.28 : 358,111.30 = 86,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,725.28/358,111.30 = 86,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,725.28x = 358,111.30 × 86,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,725.28x = 31,142,647,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,647,848.68/238,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,453.92

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