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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,822.04, 397,108.22 and 96,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,822.04, 397,108.22 and 96,223.52 is: 144,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,822.04 : 397,108.22 = 96,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,822.04/397,108.22 = 96,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,822.04x = 397,108.22 × 96,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,822.04x = 38,211,150,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211,150,749.33/264,822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,289.92

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