Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,144.04, 399,294 and 99,945
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 266,144.04, 399,294 and 99,945 is: 149,946.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,144.04 : 399,294 = 99,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,144.04/399,294 = 99,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,144.04x = 399,294 × 99,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,144.04x = 39,907,438,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,907,438,830/266,144.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,946.77
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