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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,478.37, 396,717.62 and 95,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,478.37, 396,717.62 and 95,998.37 is: 143,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,478.37 : 396,717.62 = 95,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,478.37/396,717.62 = 95,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,478.37x = 396,717.62 × 95,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,478.37x = 38,084,242,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084,242,406.70/264,478.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,997.57

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