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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,098.78, 399,211.96 and 88,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,098.78, 399,211.96 and 88,607.40 is: 132,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,098.78 : 399,211.96 = 88,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,098.78/399,211.96 = 88,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,098.78x = 399,211.96 × 88,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,098.78x = 35,373,133,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,373,133,824.50/266,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,932.34

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