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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,660.37, 400,011.84 and 89,168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,660.37, 400,011.84 and 89,168.31 is: 133,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,660.37 : 400,011.84 = 89,168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,660.37/400,011.84 = 89,168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,660.37x = 400,011.84 × 89,168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,660.37x = 35,668,379,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668,379,752.79/266,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,759.58

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