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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,111, 399,083.48 and 88,576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,111, 399,083.48 and 88,576.50 is: 132,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,111 : 399,083.48 = 88,576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,111/399,083.48 = 88,576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,111x = 399,083.48 × 88,576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,111x = 35,349,417,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,349,417,866.22/266,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,837.12

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