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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,563.23, 399,704.43 and 98,040.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,563.23, 399,704.43 and 98,040.03 is: 147,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,563.23 : 399,704.43 = 98,040.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,563.23/399,704.43 = 98,040.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,563.23x = 399,704.43 × 98,040.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,563.23x = 39,187,034,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,034,308.33/266,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,008.40

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