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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,882.06, 397,572.77 and 96,565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,882.06, 397,572.77 and 96,565.07 is: 144,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,882.06 : 397,572.77 = 96,565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,882.06/397,572.77 = 96,565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,882.06x = 397,572.77 × 96,565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,882.06x = 38,391,642,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,391,642,365.14/264,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,938.63

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