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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,875.26, 403,373.58 and 88,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,875.26, 403,373.58 and 88,960.28 is: 133,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,875.26 : 403,373.58 = 88,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,875.26/403,373.58 = 88,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,875.26x = 403,373.58 × 88,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,875.26x = 35,884,226,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,884,226,621.40/268,875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,460.50

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