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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,566.78, 399,870.84 and 89,074.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,566.78, 399,870.84 and 89,074.42 is: 133,618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,566.78 : 399,870.84 = 89,074.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,566.78/399,870.84 = 89,074.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,566.78x = 399,870.84 × 89,074.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,566.78x = 35,618,263,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618,263,147.91/266,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,618.54

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