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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,379.21, 399,726.45 and 98,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,379.21, 399,726.45 and 98,017.76 is: 147,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,379.21 : 399,726.45 = 98,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,379.21/399,726.45 = 98,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,379.21x = 399,726.45 × 98,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,379.21x = 39,180,291,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,291,241.75/266,379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,084.64

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