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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,880.80, 397,497.87 and 96,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,880.80, 397,497.87 and 96,401.08 is: 144,665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,880.80 : 397,497.87 = 96,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,880.80/397,497.87 = 96,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,880.80x = 397,497.87 × 96,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,880.80x = 38,319,224,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319,224,352.54/264,880.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,665.92

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