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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,046.60, 396,069.90 and 97,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,046.60, 396,069.90 and 97,899.40 is: 146,849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,046.60 : 396,069.90 = 97,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,046.60/396,069.90 = 97,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,046.60x = 396,069.90 × 97,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,046.60x = 38,775,005,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775,005,568.06/264,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,849.10

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