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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,438.92, 399,570.90 and 88,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,438.92, 399,570.90 and 88,898.26 is: 133,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,438.92 : 399,570.90 = 88,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,438.92/399,570.90 = 88,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,438.92x = 399,570.90 × 88,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,438.92x = 35,521,157,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521,157,756.63/266,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,318.20

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