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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,888.12, 400,269.29 and 98,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,888.12, 400,269.29 and 98,316.89 is: 147,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,888.12 : 400,269.29 = 98,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,888.12/400,269.29 = 98,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,888.12x = 400,269.29 × 98,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,888.12x = 39,353,229,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353,229,262.38/266,888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,452.16

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