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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,885.57, 397,088.05 and 96,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,885.57, 397,088.05 and 96,286.82 is: 144,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,885.57 : 397,088.05 = 96,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,885.57/397,088.05 = 96,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,885.57x = 397,088.05 × 96,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,885.57x = 38,234,345,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234,345,594.50/264,885.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,342.88

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