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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,812.92, 397,094.52 and 96,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,812.92, 397,094.52 and 96,214.36 is: 144,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,812.92 : 397,094.52 = 96,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,812.92/397,094.52 = 96,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,812.92x = 397,094.52 × 96,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,812.92x = 38,206,195,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206,195,101.31/264,812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,276.17

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