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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,451.24, 396,834.50 and 95,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,451.24, 396,834.50 and 95,984.74 is: 144,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,451.24 : 396,834.50 = 95,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,451.24/396,834.50 = 95,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,451.24x = 396,834.50 × 95,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,451.24x = 38,090,056,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,056,305.53/264,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,034.33

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