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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,473.84, 398,248.20 and 99,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,473.84, 398,248.20 and 99,246 is: 148,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,473.84 : 398,248.20 = 99,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,473.84/398,248.20 = 99,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,473.84x = 398,248.20 × 99,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,473.84x = 39,524,540,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,540,857.20/265,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,883.00

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