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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,640.33, 399,921.17 and 98,121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,640.33, 399,921.17 and 98,121.51 is: 147,167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,640.33 : 399,921.17 = 98,121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,640.33/399,921.17 = 98,121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,640.33x = 399,921.17 × 98,121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,640.33x = 39,240,868,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,868,590.76/266,640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,167.79

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