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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,692.04, 396,938.67 and 96,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,692.04, 396,938.67 and 96,170.76 is: 144,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,692.04 : 396,938.67 = 96,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,692.04/396,938.67 = 96,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,692.04x = 396,938.67 × 96,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,692.04x = 38,173,893,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173,893,567.29/264,692.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,220.03

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