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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,985.24, 401,893.13 and 88,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,985.24, 401,893.13 and 88,041.11 is: 132,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,985.24 : 401,893.13 = 88,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,985.24/401,893.13 = 88,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,985.24x = 401,893.13 × 88,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,985.24x = 35,383,115,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383,115,477.21/267,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,033.82

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