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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,682.60, 396,908.94 and 96,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,682.60, 396,908.94 and 96,146.92 is: 144,178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,682.60 : 396,908.94 = 96,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,682.60/396,908.94 = 96,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,682.60x = 396,908.94 × 96,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,682.60x = 38,161,572,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161,572,101.46/264,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,178.62

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