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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,176.62, 396,420.45 and 98,081.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,176.62, 396,420.45 and 98,081.26 is: 147,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,176.62 : 396,420.45 = 98,081.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,176.62/396,420.45 = 98,081.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,176.62x = 396,420.45 × 98,081.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,176.62x = 38,881,417,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,417,225.77/264,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,179.63

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