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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,870.52, 403,366.55 and 88,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,870.52, 403,366.55 and 88,955.52 is: 133,453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,870.52 : 403,366.55 = 88,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,870.52/403,366.55 = 88,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,870.52x = 403,366.55 × 88,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,870.52x = 35,881,680,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881,680,761.08/268,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,453.39

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