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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,041.80, 397,562.70 and 98,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,041.80, 397,562.70 and 98,808.20 is: 148,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,041.80 : 397,562.70 = 98,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,041.80/397,562.70 = 98,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,041.80x = 397,562.70 × 98,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,041.80x = 39,282,454,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282,454,774.14/265,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,212.30

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