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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,564.03, 399,866.70 and 89,071.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,564.03, 399,866.70 and 89,071.67 is: 133,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,564.03 : 399,866.70 = 89,071.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,564.03/399,866.70 = 89,071.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,564.03x = 399,866.70 × 89,071.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,564.03x = 35,616,792,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616,792,747.06/266,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,614.40

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