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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,982.40, 358,499.52 and 89,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,982.40, 358,499.52 and 89,294.40 is: 133,951.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,982.40 : 358,499.52 = 89,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,982.40/358,499.52 = 89,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,982.40x = 358,499.52 × 89,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,982.40x = 32,011,999,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,011,999,538.69/238,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,951.28

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