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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,806.03, 397,083.89 and 96,208.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,806.03, 397,083.89 and 96,208.79 is: 144,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,806.03 : 397,083.89 = 96,208.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,806.03/397,083.89 = 96,208.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,806.03x = 397,083.89 × 96,208.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,806.03x = 38,202,958,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202,958,118.93/264,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,267.71

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