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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,418.79, 396,785.78 and 95,952.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,418.79, 396,785.78 and 95,952.26 is: 143,985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,418.79 : 396,785.78 = 95,952.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,418.79/396,785.78 = 95,952.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,418.79x = 396,785.78 × 95,952.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,418.79x = 38,072,492,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,492,326.86/264,418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,985.58

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