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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,472.64, 398,276.94 and 88,029.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,472.64, 398,276.94 and 88,029.18 is: 132,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,472.64 : 398,276.94 = 88,029.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,472.64/398,276.94 = 88,029.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,472.64x = 398,276.94 × 88,029.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,472.64x = 35,059,992,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059,992,441.11/265,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,066.31

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