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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,004.60, 396,006.90 and 97,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,004.60, 396,006.90 and 97,857.40 is: 146,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,004.60 : 396,006.90 = 97,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,004.60/396,006.90 = 97,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,004.60x = 396,006.90 × 97,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,004.60x = 38,752,205,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752,205,616.06/264,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,786.10

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