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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,318.42, 401,014.49 and 89,839.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,318.42, 401,014.49 and 89,839.19 is: 134,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,318.42 : 401,014.49 = 89,839.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,318.42/401,014.49 = 89,839.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,318.42x = 401,014.49 × 89,839.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,318.42x = 36,026,814,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,026,814,505.59/267,318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,771.16

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