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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,268.42, 300,506.18 and 88,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,268.42, 300,506.18 and 88,027.44 is: 132,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,268.42 : 300,506.18 = 88,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,268.42/300,506.18 = 88,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,268.42x = 300,506.18 × 88,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,268.42x = 26,452,789,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452,789,289.44/200,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,086.67

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