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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,934.44, 358,151.64 and 89,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,934.44, 358,151.64 and 89,114.50 is: 133,578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,934.44 : 358,151.64 = 89,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,934.44/358,151.64 = 89,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,934.44x = 358,151.64 × 89,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,934.44x = 31,916,504,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,916,504,322.78/238,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,578.50

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