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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,663.37, 400,016.34 and 89,171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,663.37, 400,016.34 and 89,171.31 is: 133,764.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,663.37 : 400,016.34 = 89,171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,663.37/400,016.34 = 89,171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,663.37x = 400,016.34 × 89,171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,663.37x = 35,669,981,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,669,981,059.21/266,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,764.08

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