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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,868.68, 397,552.72 and 96,551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,868.68, 397,552.72 and 96,551.70 is: 144,918.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,868.68 : 397,552.72 = 96,551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,868.68/397,552.72 = 96,551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,868.68x = 397,552.72 × 96,551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,868.68x = 38,384,390,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,384,390,955.62/264,868.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,918.57

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