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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,480.39, 396,719.37 and 96,000.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,480.39, 396,719.37 and 96,000.29 is: 143,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,480.39 : 396,719.37 = 96,000.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,480.39/396,719.37 = 96,000.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,480.39x = 396,719.37 × 96,000.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,480.39x = 38,085,174,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085,174,072.72/264,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,999.99

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