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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,825.56, 397,113.48 and 96,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,825.56, 397,113.48 and 96,227 is: 144,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,825.56 : 397,113.48 = 96,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,825.56/397,113.48 = 96,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,825.56x = 397,113.48 × 96,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,825.56x = 38,213,038,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,038,839.96/264,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,295.13

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