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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,506.66, 398,173.88 and 87,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,506.66, 398,173.88 and 87,966 is: 131,920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,506.66 : 398,173.88 = 87,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,506.66/398,173.88 = 87,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,506.66x = 398,173.88 × 87,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,506.66x = 35,025,763,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,763,253.19/265,506.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,920.47

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