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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,426.52, 399,797.40 and 98,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,426.52, 399,797.40 and 98,065.08 is: 147,155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,426.52 : 399,797.40 = 98,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,426.52/399,797.40 = 98,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,426.52x = 399,797.40 × 98,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,426.52x = 39,206,164,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206,164,014.79/266,426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,155.64

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