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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,568.73, 396,738.27 and 96,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,568.73, 396,738.27 and 96,033.06 is: 144,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,568.73 : 396,738.27 = 96,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,568.73/396,738.27 = 96,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,568.73x = 396,738.27 × 96,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,568.73x = 38,099,990,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,990,087.21/264,568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,007.91

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