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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,967.03, 358,449.62 and 89,245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,967.03, 358,449.62 and 89,245.01 is: 133,867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,967.03 : 358,449.62 = 89,245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,967.03/358,449.62 = 89,245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,967.03x = 358,449.62 × 89,245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,967.03x = 31,989,837,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,989,837,682.92/238,967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,867.16

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