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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,669.27, 397,003.86 and 96,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,669.27, 397,003.86 and 96,158.18 is: 144,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,669.27 : 397,003.86 = 96,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,669.27/397,003.86 = 96,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,669.27x = 397,003.86 × 96,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,669.27x = 38,175,166,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,166,645.56/264,669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,237.25

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