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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,979.58, 358,469.38 and 89,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,979.58, 358,469.38 and 89,231.55 is: 133,847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,979.58 : 358,469.38 = 89,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,979.58/358,469.38 = 89,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,979.58x = 358,469.38 × 89,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,979.58x = 31,986,778,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,986,778,404.94/238,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,847.33

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