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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,244, 393,367.08 and 96,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,244, 393,367.08 and 96,032 is: 144,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,244 : 393,367.08 = 96,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,244/393,367.08 = 96,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,244x = 393,367.08 × 96,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,244x = 37,775,827,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,827,426.56/262,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,048.40

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