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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,565.54, 399,868.92 and 89,073.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,565.54, 399,868.92 and 89,073.18 is: 133,616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,565.54 : 399,868.92 = 89,073.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,565.54/399,868.92 = 89,073.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,565.54x = 399,868.92 × 89,073.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,565.54x = 35,617,596,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617,596,287.57/266,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,616.66

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