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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,829.04, 397,118.34 and 96,231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,829.04, 397,118.34 and 96,231.88 is: 144,302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,829.04 : 397,118.34 = 96,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,829.04/397,118.34 = 96,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,829.04x = 397,118.34 × 96,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,829.04x = 38,215,444,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215,444,440.68/264,829.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,302.32

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