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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,774.89, 397,037.57 and 96,176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,774.89, 397,037.57 and 96,176.36 is: 144,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,774.89 : 397,037.57 = 96,176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,774.89/397,037.57 = 96,176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,774.89x = 397,037.57 × 96,176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,774.89x = 38,185,628,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,185,628,777.56/264,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,219.22

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