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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,366.62, 399,411.95 and 97,843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,366.62, 399,411.95 and 97,843.42 is: 146,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,366.62 : 399,411.95 = 97,843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,366.62/399,411.95 = 97,843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,366.62x = 399,411.95 × 97,843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,366.62x = 39,079,830,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,079,830,422.95/266,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,714.44

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