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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,227.70, 396,340.47 and 95,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,227.70, 396,340.47 and 95,708.59 is: 143,562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,227.70 : 396,340.47 = 95,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,227.70/396,340.47 = 95,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,227.70x = 396,340.47 × 95,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,227.70x = 37,933,185,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,185,561.94/264,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,562.49

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