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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,151.26, 399,172.90 and 97,614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,151.26, 399,172.90 and 97,614.21 is: 146,401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,151.26 : 399,172.90 = 97,614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,151.26/399,172.90 = 97,614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,151.26x = 399,172.90 × 97,614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,151.26x = 38,964,947,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,964,947,286.91/266,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,401.51

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