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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,884.43, 397,576.37 and 96,567.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,884.43, 397,576.37 and 96,567.45 is: 144,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,884.43 : 397,576.37 = 96,567.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,884.43/397,576.37 = 96,567.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,884.43x = 397,576.37 × 96,567.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,884.43x = 38,392,936,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,392,936,231.16/264,884.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,942.22

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