Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,099.36, 399,149.04 and 97,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 266,099.36, 399,149.04 and 97,556 is: 146,334
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,099.36 : 399,149.04 = 97,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,099.36/399,149.04 = 97,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,099.36x = 399,149.04 × 97,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,099.36x = 38,939,383,746.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,939,383,746.24/266,099.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,334
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