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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,589.94, 399,845.49 and 98,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,589.94, 399,845.49 and 98,070.86 is: 147,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,589.94 : 399,845.49 = 98,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,589.94/399,845.49 = 98,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,589.94x = 399,845.49 × 98,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,589.94x = 39,213,188,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,213,188,704.43/266,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,091.78

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