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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,881.28, 400,322.63 and 98,328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,881.28, 400,322.63 and 98,328.59 is: 147,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,881.28 : 400,322.63 = 98,328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,881.28/400,322.63 = 98,328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,881.28x = 400,322.63 × 98,328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,881.28x = 39,363,157,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363,157,997.20/266,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,493.14

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