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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,776.40, 397,039.82 and 96,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,776.40, 397,039.82 and 96,177.87 is: 144,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,776.40 : 397,039.82 = 96,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,776.40/397,039.82 = 96,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,776.40x = 397,039.82 × 96,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,776.40x = 38,186,443,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186,443,711.89/264,776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,221.48

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