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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,966.80, 398,863.80 and 88,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,966.80, 398,863.80 and 88,443.60 is: 132,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,966.80 : 398,863.80 = 88,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,966.80/398,863.80 = 88,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,966.80x = 398,863.80 × 88,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,966.80x = 35,276,950,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276,950,381.68/265,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,636.67

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