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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,653.96, 395,477.64 and 63,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,653.96, 395,477.64 and 63,976 is: 95,963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,653.96 : 395,477.64 = 63,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,653.96/395,477.64 = 63,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,653.96x = 395,477.64 × 63,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,653.96x = 25,301,077,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301,077,496.64/263,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,963.20

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