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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,267.98, 399,405.50 and 88,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,267.98, 399,405.50 and 88,775.04 is: 133,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,267.98 : 399,405.50 = 88,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,267.98/399,405.50 = 88,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,267.98x = 399,405.50 × 88,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,267.98x = 35,457,239,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457,239,238.72/266,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,163.74

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