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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,422.01, 399,790.62 and 98,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,422.01, 399,790.62 and 98,060.58 is: 147,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,422.01 : 399,790.62 = 98,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,422.01/399,790.62 = 98,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,422.01x = 399,790.62 × 98,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,422.01x = 39,203,700,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,203,700,075.76/266,422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,148.88

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