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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,534.56, 399,666 and 88,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,534.56, 399,666 and 88,977.76 is: 133,421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,534.56 : 399,666 = 88,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,534.56/399,666 = 88,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,534.56x = 399,666 × 88,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,534.56x = 35,561,385,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,385,428.16/266,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,421.29

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