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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,791.88, 397,062.99 and 96,193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,791.88, 397,062.99 and 96,193.32 is: 144,244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,791.88 : 397,062.99 = 96,193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,791.88/397,062.99 = 96,193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,791.88x = 397,062.99 × 96,193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,791.88x = 38,194,807,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,807,257.23/264,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,244.63

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