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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,885.44, 397,577.87 and 96,568.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,885.44, 397,577.87 and 96,568.45 is: 144,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,885.44 : 397,577.87 = 96,568.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,885.44/397,577.87 = 96,568.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,885.44x = 397,577.87 × 96,568.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,885.44x = 38,393,478,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393,478,660.20/264,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,943.71

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