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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,892.76, 397,214.40 and 96,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,892.76, 397,214.40 and 96,294.52 is: 144,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,892.76 : 397,214.40 = 96,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,892.76/397,214.40 = 96,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,892.76x = 397,214.40 × 96,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,892.76x = 38,249,569,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,249,569,985.09/264,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,396.43

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