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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,885.94, 397,578.62 and 96,568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,885.94, 397,578.62 and 96,568.95 is: 144,944.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,885.94 : 397,578.62 = 96,568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,885.94/397,578.62 = 96,568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,885.94x = 397,578.62 × 96,568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,885.94x = 38,393,749,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393,749,875.85/264,885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,944.46

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