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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,963.28, 358,444.00 and 89,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,963.28, 358,444.00 and 89,241.26 is: 133,861.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,963.28 : 358,444.00 = 89,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,963.28/358,444.00 = 89,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,963.28x = 358,444.00 × 89,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,963.28x = 31,987,992,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987,992,518.77/238,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,861.54

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