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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,450.91, 402,696.98 and 88,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,450.91, 402,696.98 and 88,466.33 is: 132,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,450.91 : 402,696.98 = 88,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,450.91/402,696.98 = 88,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,450.91x = 402,696.98 × 88,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,450.91x = 35,625,123,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625,123,480.35/268,450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,706.29

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