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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,814.02, 397,297.17 and 96,331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,814.02, 397,297.17 and 96,331.59 is: 144,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,814.02 : 397,297.17 = 96,331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,814.02/397,297.17 = 96,331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,814.02x = 397,297.17 × 96,331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,814.02x = 38,272,268,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272,268,088.60/264,814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,525.08

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