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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,841.73, 358,151.90 and 89,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,841.73, 358,151.90 and 89,041.82 is: 133,521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,841.73 : 358,151.90 = 89,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,841.73/358,151.90 = 89,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,841.73x = 358,151.90 × 89,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,841.73x = 31,890,494,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,890,494,776.49/238,841.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,521.45

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