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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,711.58, 397,024.71 and 96,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,711.58, 397,024.71 and 96,225.10 is: 144,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,711.58 : 397,024.71 = 96,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,711.58/397,024.71 = 96,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,711.58x = 397,024.71 × 96,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,711.58x = 38,203,742,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,742,422.22/264,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,322.14

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