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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,876.21, 400,251.42 and 98,304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,876.21, 400,251.42 and 98,304.99 is: 147,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,876.21 : 400,251.42 = 98,304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,876.21/400,251.42 = 98,304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,876.21x = 400,251.42 × 98,304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,876.21x = 39,346,711,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346,711,840.59/266,876.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,434.32

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