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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,565.17, 396,732.93 and 96,029.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,565.17, 396,732.93 and 96,029.49 is: 144,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,565.17 : 396,732.93 = 96,029.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,565.17/396,732.93 = 96,029.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,565.17x = 396,732.93 × 96,029.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,565.17x = 38,098,060,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,060,934.11/264,565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,002.56

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