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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,885.83, 397,088.43 and 96,287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,885.83, 397,088.43 and 96,287.07 is: 144,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,885.83 : 397,088.43 = 96,287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,885.83/397,088.43 = 96,287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,885.83x = 397,088.43 × 96,287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,885.83x = 38,234,481,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234,481,455.60/264,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,343.25

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