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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,888.52, 400,075.59 and 98,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,888.52, 400,075.59 and 98,316.71 is: 147,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,888.52 : 400,075.59 = 98,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,888.52/400,075.59 = 98,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,888.52x = 400,075.59 × 98,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,888.52x = 39,334,113,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,334,113,759.73/266,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,380.31

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