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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,615.81, 399,880.34 and 89,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,615.81, 399,880.34 and 89,122.53 is: 133,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,615.81 : 399,880.34 = 89,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,615.81/399,880.34 = 89,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,615.81x = 399,880.34 × 89,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,615.81x = 35,638,347,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,638,347,598.06/266,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,669.30

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