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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,802.76, 397,079.02 and 96,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,802.76, 397,079.02 and 96,205.52 is: 144,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,802.76 : 397,079.02 = 96,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,802.76/397,079.02 = 96,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,802.76x = 397,079.02 × 96,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,802.76x = 38,201,193,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201,193,600.19/264,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,262.82

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