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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,785.02, 397,052.75 and 96,186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,785.02, 397,052.75 and 96,186.49 is: 144,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,785.02 : 397,052.75 = 96,186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,785.02/397,052.75 = 96,186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,785.02x = 397,052.75 × 96,186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,785.02x = 38,191,109,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191,109,615.18/264,785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,234.41

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