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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,704.87, 396,881.78 and 96,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,704.87, 396,881.78 and 96,205.18 is: 144,243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,704.87 : 396,881.78 = 96,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,704.87/396,881.78 = 96,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,704.87x = 396,881.78 × 96,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,704.87x = 38,182,083,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,182,083,083.62/264,704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,243.98

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