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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,176.12, 396,419.70 and 98,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,176.12, 396,419.70 and 98,080.76 is: 147,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,176.12 : 396,419.70 = 98,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,176.12/396,419.70 = 98,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,176.12x = 396,419.70 × 98,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,176.12x = 38,881,145,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,145,454.97/264,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,178.88

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