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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,047.76, 398,954.20 and 99,719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,047.76, 398,954.20 and 99,719.12 is: 149,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,047.76 : 398,954.20 = 99,719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,047.76/398,954.20 = 99,719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,047.76x = 398,954.20 × 99,719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,047.76x = 39,783,361,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,783,361,744.30/266,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,534.66

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