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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,562.57, 399,864.50 and 89,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,562.57, 399,864.50 and 89,070.20 is: 133,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,562.57 : 399,864.50 = 89,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,562.57/399,864.50 = 89,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,562.57x = 399,864.50 × 89,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,562.57x = 35,616,012,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616,012,210.24/266,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,612.20

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