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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,711.08, 397,023.96 and 96,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,711.08, 397,023.96 and 96,224.60 is: 144,321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,711.08 : 397,023.96 = 96,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,711.08/397,023.96 = 96,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,711.08x = 397,023.96 × 96,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,711.08x = 38,203,471,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,471,741.42/264,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,321.39

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