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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,901.26, 398,765.59 and 88,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,901.26, 398,765.59 and 88,360.62 is: 132,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,901.26 : 398,765.59 = 88,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,901.26/398,765.59 = 88,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,901.26x = 398,765.59 × 88,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,901.26x = 35,235,174,767.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,174,767.07/265,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,512.25

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