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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,163.45, 402,159.74 and 88,207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,163.45, 402,159.74 and 88,207.69 is: 132,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,163.45 : 402,159.74 = 88,207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,163.45/402,159.74 = 88,207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,163.45x = 402,159.74 × 88,207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,163.45x = 35,473,581,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473,581,824.97/268,163.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,283.43

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