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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,472, 396,707.18 and 95,992.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,472, 396,707.18 and 95,992.10 is: 143,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,472 : 396,707.18 = 95,992.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,472/396,707.18 = 95,992.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,472x = 396,707.18 × 95,992.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,472x = 38,080,755,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,080,755,293.28/264,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,987.85

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