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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,877.26, 403,376.58 and 88,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,877.26, 403,376.58 and 88,962.28 is: 133,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,877.26 : 403,376.58 = 88,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,877.26/403,376.58 = 88,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,877.26x = 403,376.58 × 88,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,877.26x = 35,885,300,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,885,300,255.40/268,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,463.50

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