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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,848.06, 400,161.39 and 98,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,848.06, 400,161.39 and 98,377.99 is: 147,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,848.06 : 400,161.39 = 98,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,848.06/400,161.39 = 98,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,848.06x = 400,161.39 × 98,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,848.06x = 39,367,073,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,367,073,223.81/266,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,526.17

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