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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,821.20, 397,231.80 and 96,531.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,821.20, 397,231.80 and 96,531.55 is: 144,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,821.20 : 397,231.80 = 96,531.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,821.20/397,231.80 = 96,531.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,821.20x = 397,231.80 × 96,531.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,821.20x = 38,345,401,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345,401,363.29/264,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,797.33

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