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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,174.96, 399,268.47 and 88,696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,174.96, 399,268.47 and 88,696.22 is: 133,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,174.96 : 399,268.47 = 88,696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,174.96/399,268.47 = 88,696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,174.96x = 399,268.47 × 88,696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,174.96x = 35,413,604,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,413,604,054.18/266,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,046.34

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