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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,782.90, 397,049.56 and 96,184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,782.90, 397,049.56 and 96,184.37 is: 144,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,782.90 : 397,049.56 = 96,184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,782.90/397,049.56 = 96,184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,782.90x = 397,049.56 × 96,184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,782.90x = 38,189,961,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189,961,306.46/264,782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,231.22

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