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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,977.84, 400,456.40 and 98,425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,977.84, 400,456.40 and 98,425.26 is: 147,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,977.84 : 400,456.40 = 98,425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,977.84/400,456.40 = 98,425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,977.84x = 400,456.40 × 98,425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,977.84x = 39,415,025,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,415,025,288.66/266,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,634.07

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