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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,945.12, 400,138.72 and 89,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,945.12, 400,138.72 and 89,306 is: 133,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,945.12 : 400,138.72 = 89,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,945.12/400,138.72 = 89,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,945.12x = 400,138.72 × 89,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,945.12x = 35,734,788,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734,788,528.32/266,945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,865.67

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