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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,789.62, 397,059.63 and 96,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,789.62, 397,059.63 and 96,191.06 is: 144,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,789.62 : 397,059.63 = 96,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,789.62/397,059.63 = 96,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,789.62x = 397,059.63 × 96,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,789.62x = 38,193,584,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193,584,707.61/264,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,241.25

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