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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,819.04, 397,103.73 and 96,220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,819.04, 397,103.73 and 96,220.51 is: 144,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,819.04 : 397,103.73 = 96,220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,819.04/397,103.73 = 96,220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,819.04x = 397,103.73 × 96,220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,819.04x = 38,209,523,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209,523,423.50/264,819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,285.41

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