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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,550.97, 399,847.49 and 89,058.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,550.97, 399,847.49 and 89,058.59 is: 133,594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,550.97 : 399,847.49 = 89,058.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,550.97/399,847.49 = 89,058.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,550.97x = 399,847.49 × 89,058.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,550.97x = 35,609,853,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609,853,229.15/266,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,594.91

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