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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,781.42, 397,047.31 and 96,182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,781.42, 397,047.31 and 96,182.89 is: 144,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,781.42 : 397,047.31 = 96,182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,781.42/397,047.31 = 96,182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,781.42x = 397,047.31 × 96,182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,781.42x = 38,189,157,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189,157,742.53/264,781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,228.99

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