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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,886.44, 397,579.37 and 96,569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,886.44, 397,579.37 and 96,569.45 is: 144,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,886.44 : 397,579.37 = 96,569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,886.44/397,579.37 = 96,569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,886.44x = 397,579.37 × 96,569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,886.44x = 38,394,021,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394,021,092.25/264,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,945.21

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