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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,114.53, 399,235.58 and 88,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,114.53, 399,235.58 and 88,623.08 is: 132,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,114.53 : 399,235.58 = 88,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,114.53/399,235.58 = 88,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,114.53x = 399,235.58 × 88,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,114.53x = 35,381,486,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381,486,745.19/266,114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,955.86

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