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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,775.89, 397,039.06 and 96,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,775.89, 397,039.06 and 96,177.36 is: 144,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,775.89 : 397,039.06 = 96,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,775.89/397,039.06 = 96,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,775.89x = 397,039.06 × 96,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,775.89x = 38,186,168,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186,168,607.68/264,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,220.72

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