Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,883.94, 397,575.62 and 96,566.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,883.94, 397,575.62 and 96,566.95 is: 144,941.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,883.94 : 397,575.62 = 96,566.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,883.94/397,575.62 = 96,566.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,883.94x = 397,575.62 × 96,566.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,883.94x = 38,392,662,547.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,392,662,547.05/264,883.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,941.45
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