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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,837.98, 397,131.96 and 96,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,837.98, 397,131.96 and 96,239.36 is: 144,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,837.98 : 397,131.96 = 96,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,837.98/397,131.96 = 96,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,837.98x = 397,131.96 × 96,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,837.98x = 38,219,725,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,725,665.95/264,837.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,313.61

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