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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,704.75, 396,952.02 and 96,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,704.75, 396,952.02 and 96,133.12 is: 144,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,704.75 : 396,952.02 = 96,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,704.75/396,952.02 = 96,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,704.75x = 396,952.02 × 96,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,704.75x = 38,160,236,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,236,172.90/264,704.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,161.51

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