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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,614.81, 399,878.84 and 89,121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,614.81, 399,878.84 and 89,121.53 is: 133,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,614.81 : 399,878.84 = 89,121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,614.81/399,878.84 = 89,121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,614.81x = 399,878.84 × 89,121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,614.81x = 35,637,815,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,637,815,257.93/266,614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,667.80

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