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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,791.12, 397,061.88 and 96,192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,791.12, 397,061.88 and 96,192.56 is: 144,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,791.12 : 397,061.88 = 96,192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,791.12/397,061.88 = 96,192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,791.12x = 397,061.88 × 96,192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,791.12x = 38,194,396,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,396,730.30/264,791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,243.50

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