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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,175.65, 396,262.49 and 95,656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,175.65, 396,262.49 and 95,656.56 is: 143,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,175.65 : 396,262.49 = 95,656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,175.65/396,262.49 = 95,656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,175.65x = 396,262.49 × 95,656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,175.65x = 37,905,106,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,905,106,650.43/264,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,484.48

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