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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,466, 396,698.19 and 95,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,466, 396,698.19 and 95,986.10 is: 143,978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,466 : 396,698.19 = 95,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,466/396,698.19 = 95,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,466x = 396,698.19 × 95,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,466x = 38,077,512,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,077,512,135.16/264,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,978.86

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