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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,422.74, 396,791.70 and 95,956.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,422.74, 396,791.70 and 95,956.21 is: 143,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,422.74 : 396,791.70 = 95,956.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,422.74/396,791.70 = 95,956.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,422.74x = 396,791.70 × 95,956.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,422.74x = 38,074,627,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074,627,691.46/264,422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,991.50

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