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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,848.43, 358,263.39 and 89,088.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,848.43, 358,263.39 and 89,088.45 is: 133,629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,848.43 : 358,263.39 = 89,088.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,848.43/358,263.39 = 89,088.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,848.43x = 358,263.39 × 89,088.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,848.43x = 31,917,130,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917,130,106.85/238,848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,629.22

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