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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,176.37, 396,420.08 and 98,081.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,176.37, 396,420.08 and 98,081.01 is: 147,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,176.37 : 396,420.08 = 98,081.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,176.37/396,420.08 = 98,081.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,176.37x = 396,420.08 × 98,081.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,176.37x = 38,881,281,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,281,340.28/264,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,179.26

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