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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,847.20, 397,270.80 and 96,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,847.20, 397,270.80 and 96,557.55 is: 144,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,847.20 : 397,270.80 = 96,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,847.20/397,270.80 = 96,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,847.20x = 397,270.80 × 96,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,847.20x = 38,359,495,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359,495,134.54/264,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,836.33

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