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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,175.15, 396,261.75 and 95,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,175.15, 396,261.75 and 95,656.06 is: 143,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,175.15 : 396,261.75 = 95,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,175.15/396,261.75 = 95,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,175.15x = 396,261.75 × 95,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,175.15x = 37,904,837,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904,837,255.42/264,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,483.74

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