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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,379.71, 399,727.20 and 98,018.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,379.71, 399,727.20 and 98,018.27 is: 147,085.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,379.71 : 399,727.20 = 98,018.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,379.71/399,727.20 = 98,018.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,379.71x = 399,727.20 × 98,018.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,379.71x = 39,180,568,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,568,615.94/266,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,085.41

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