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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,868, 397,551.68 and 96,551.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,868, 397,551.68 and 96,551.01 is: 144,917.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,868 : 397,551.68 = 96,551.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,868/397,551.68 = 96,551.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,868x = 397,551.68 × 96,551.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,868x = 38,384,016,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,384,016,231.20/264,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,917.53

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