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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,423.69, 399,793.16 and 98,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,423.69, 399,793.16 and 98,062.27 is: 147,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,423.69 : 399,793.16 = 98,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,423.69/399,793.16 = 98,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,423.69x = 399,793.16 × 98,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,423.69x = 39,204,624,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,204,624,800.07/266,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,151.42

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