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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,895.46, 397,102.87 and 96,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,895.46, 397,102.87 and 96,296.72 is: 144,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,895.46 : 397,102.87 = 96,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,895.46/397,102.87 = 96,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,895.46x = 397,102.87 × 96,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,895.46x = 38,239,702,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239,702,018.44/264,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,357.71

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