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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,710.58, 397,023.21 and 96,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,710.58, 397,023.21 and 96,224.10 is: 144,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,710.58 : 397,023.21 = 96,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,710.58/397,023.21 = 96,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,710.58x = 397,023.21 × 96,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,710.58x = 38,203,201,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,201,061.36/264,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,320.64

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