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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,737.52, 400,145.88 and 98,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,737.52, 400,145.88 and 98,244.74 is: 147,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,737.52 : 400,145.88 = 98,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,737.52/400,145.88 = 98,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,737.52x = 400,145.88 × 98,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,737.52x = 39,312,227,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312,227,942.67/266,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,381.70

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