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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,807.03, 397,085.38 and 96,209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,807.03, 397,085.38 and 96,209.79 is: 144,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,807.03 : 397,085.38 = 96,209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,807.03/397,085.38 = 96,209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,807.03x = 397,085.38 × 96,209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,807.03x = 38,203,501,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,501,021.87/264,807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,269.21

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