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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,861.80, 397,446.30 and 98,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,861.80, 397,446.30 and 98,666.60 is: 148,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,861.80 : 397,446.30 = 98,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,861.80/397,446.30 = 98,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,861.80x = 397,446.30 × 98,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,861.80x = 39,214,675,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214,675,103.58/264,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,057.12

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