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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,565.38, 401,096.97 and 89,948.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,565.38, 401,096.97 and 89,948.18 is: 134,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,565.38 : 401,096.97 = 89,948.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,565.38/401,096.97 = 89,948.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,565.38x = 401,096.97 × 89,948.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,565.38x = 36,077,940,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,077,940,449.53/267,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,837.85

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