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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,245, 402,417.06 and 88,340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,245, 402,417.06 and 88,340.52 is: 132,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,245 : 402,417.06 = 88,340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,245/402,417.06 = 88,340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,245x = 402,417.06 × 88,340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,245x = 35,549,732,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549,732,337.27/268,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,527.10

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