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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,829.46, 397,119.78 and 96,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,829.46, 397,119.78 and 96,230.90 is: 144,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,829.46 : 397,119.78 = 96,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,829.46/397,119.78 = 96,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,829.46x = 397,119.78 × 96,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,829.46x = 38,215,194,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215,194,830.00/264,829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,301.15

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