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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,568.17, 396,737.43 and 96,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,568.17, 396,737.43 and 96,032.49 is: 144,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,568.17 : 396,737.43 = 96,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,568.17/396,737.43 = 96,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,568.17x = 396,737.43 × 96,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,568.17x = 38,099,683,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,683,279.10/264,568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,007.06

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