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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,910.67, 398,869.49 and 88,417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,910.67, 398,869.49 and 88,417.69 is: 132,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,910.67 : 398,869.49 = 88,417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,910.67/398,869.49 = 88,417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,910.67x = 398,869.49 × 88,417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,910.67x = 35,267,118,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,267,118,141.15/265,910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,627.69

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