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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,959.72, 358,478.46 and 89,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,959.72, 358,478.46 and 89,252.28 is: 133,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,959.72 : 358,478.46 = 89,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,959.72/358,478.46 = 89,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,959.72x = 358,478.46 × 89,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,959.72x = 31,995,019,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995,019,885.89/238,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,892.94

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