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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,816.69, 397,100.13 and 96,218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,816.69, 397,100.13 and 96,218.11 is: 144,281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,816.69 : 397,100.13 = 96,218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,816.69/397,100.13 = 96,218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,816.69x = 397,100.13 × 96,218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,816.69x = 38,208,223,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,208,223,989.35/264,816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,281.78

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