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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,264.46, 397,883.73 and 99,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,264.46, 397,883.73 and 99,039.50 is: 148,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,264.46 : 397,883.73 = 99,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,264.46/397,883.73 = 99,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,264.46x = 397,883.73 × 99,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,264.46x = 39,406,205,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406,205,677.34/265,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,554.41

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