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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,926.63, 400,425.18 and 98,565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,926.63, 400,425.18 and 98,565.29 is: 147,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,926.63 : 400,425.18 = 98,565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,926.63/400,425.18 = 98,565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,926.63x = 400,425.18 × 98,565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,926.63x = 39,468,024,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,468,024,621.45/266,926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,860.95

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