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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,437.92, 399,569.40 and 88,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,437.92, 399,569.40 and 88,897.26 is: 133,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,437.92 : 399,569.40 = 88,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,437.92/399,569.40 = 88,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,437.92x = 399,569.40 × 88,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,437.92x = 35,520,624,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520,624,839.84/266,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,316.70

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