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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,884.57, 397,086.56 and 96,285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,884.57, 397,086.56 and 96,285.82 is: 144,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,884.57 : 397,086.56 = 96,285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,884.57/397,086.56 = 96,285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,884.57x = 397,086.56 × 96,285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,884.57x = 38,233,803,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,233,803,566.43/264,884.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,341.38

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