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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,860.89, 358,283.74 and 58,947.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,860.89, 358,283.74 and 58,947.33 is: 88,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,860.89 : 358,283.74 = 58,947.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,860.89/358,283.74 = 58,947.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,860.89x = 358,283.74 × 58,947.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,860.89x = 21,119,869,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119,869,855.41/238,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,419.12

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