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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,566.17, 396,734.43 and 96,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,566.17, 396,734.43 and 96,030.49 is: 144,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,566.17 : 396,734.43 = 96,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,566.17/396,734.43 = 96,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,566.17x = 396,734.43 × 96,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,566.17x = 38,098,601,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,098,601,712.77/264,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,004.06

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