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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,227.20, 396,339.72 and 95,708.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,227.20, 396,339.72 and 95,708.09 is: 143,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,227.20 : 396,339.72 = 95,708.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,227.20/396,339.72 = 95,708.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,227.20x = 396,339.72 × 95,708.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,227.20x = 37,932,915,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932,915,610.64/264,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,561.74

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