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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,783.90, 397,051.05 and 96,185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,783.90, 397,051.05 and 96,185.37 is: 144,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,783.90 : 397,051.05 = 96,185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,783.90/397,051.05 = 96,185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,783.90x = 397,051.05 × 96,185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,783.90x = 38,190,502,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190,502,153.14/264,783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,232.72

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