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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,678.44, 397,017.65 and 96,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,678.44, 397,017.65 and 96,167.35 is: 144,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,678.44 : 397,017.65 = 96,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,678.44/397,017.65 = 96,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,678.44x = 397,017.65 × 96,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,678.44x = 38,180,136,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,136,040.42/264,678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,251.03

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