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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,087.96, 397,618.98 and 98,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,087.96, 397,618.98 and 98,863 is: 148,289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,087.96 : 397,618.98 = 98,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,087.96/397,618.98 = 98,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,087.96x = 397,618.98 × 98,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,087.96x = 39,309,805,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309,805,219.74/265,087.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,289.67

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