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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,762.60, 358,333.98 and 133,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,762.60, 358,333.98 and 133,561.96 is: 200,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,762.60 : 358,333.98 = 133,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,762.60/358,333.98 = 133,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,762.60x = 358,333.98 × 133,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,762.60x = 47,859,788,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,788,703.40/238,762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,449.27

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