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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,903.11, 358,104.78 and 89,078.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,903.11, 358,104.78 and 89,078.22 is: 133,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,903.11 : 358,104.78 = 89,078.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,903.11/358,104.78 = 89,078.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,903.11x = 358,104.78 × 89,078.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,903.11x = 31,899,336,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899,336,375.89/238,903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,524.16

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