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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,825.06, 397,112.73 and 96,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,825.06, 397,112.73 and 96,226.50 is: 144,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,825.06 : 397,112.73 = 96,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,825.06/397,112.73 = 96,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,825.06x = 397,112.73 × 96,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,825.06x = 38,212,768,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,768,113.35/264,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,294.38

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