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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,832.83, 397,124.87 and 96,234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,832.83, 397,124.87 and 96,234.26 is: 144,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,832.83 : 397,124.87 = 96,234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,832.83/397,124.87 = 96,234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,832.83x = 397,124.87 × 96,234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,832.83x = 38,217,015,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,217,015,525.25/264,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,306.19

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