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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,588.16, 402,847.82 and 88,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,588.16, 402,847.82 and 88,629.04 is: 132,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,588.16 : 402,847.82 = 88,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,588.16/402,847.82 = 88,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,588.16x = 402,847.82 × 88,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,588.16x = 35,704,015,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704,015,552.69/268,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,932.20

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