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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,377.32, 399,723.62 and 98,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,377.32, 399,723.62 and 98,015.88 is: 147,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,377.32 : 399,723.62 = 98,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,377.32/399,723.62 = 98,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,377.32x = 399,723.62 × 98,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,377.32x = 39,179,260,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,179,260,372.47/266,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,081.82

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