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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,421.69, 399,790.16 and 98,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,421.69, 399,790.16 and 98,060.27 is: 147,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,421.69 : 399,790.16 = 98,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,421.69/399,790.16 = 98,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,421.69x = 399,790.16 × 98,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,421.69x = 39,203,531,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,203,531,032.94/266,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,148.42

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