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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,553.72, 399,851.61 and 89,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,553.72, 399,851.61 and 89,061.34 is: 133,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,553.72 : 399,851.61 = 89,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,553.72/399,851.61 = 89,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,553.72x = 399,851.61 × 89,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,553.72x = 35,611,320,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611,320,187.76/266,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,599.04

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