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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,829.56, 397,119.48 and 96,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,829.56, 397,119.48 and 96,231 is: 144,301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,829.56 : 397,119.48 = 96,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,829.56/397,119.48 = 96,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,829.56x = 397,119.48 × 96,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,829.56x = 38,215,204,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215,204,679.88/264,829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,301.13

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