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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,542.09, 396,889.88 and 96,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,542.09, 396,889.88 and 96,059.66 is: 144,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,542.09 : 396,889.88 = 96,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,542.09/396,889.88 = 96,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,542.09x = 396,889.88 × 96,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,542.09x = 38,125,104,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125,104,465.49/264,542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,117.35

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