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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,490.02, 396,811.88 and 96,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,490.02, 396,811.88 and 96,007.66 is: 144,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,490.02 : 396,811.88 = 96,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,490.02/396,811.88 = 96,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,490.02x = 396,811.88 × 96,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,490.02x = 38,096,980,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,980,059.00/264,490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,039.39

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