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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,824.06, 397,111.23 and 96,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,824.06, 397,111.23 and 96,225.50 is: 144,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,824.06 : 397,111.23 = 96,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,824.06/397,111.23 = 96,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,824.06x = 397,111.23 × 96,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,824.06x = 38,212,226,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,226,662.37/264,824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,292.88

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