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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,896.47, 397,104.37 and 96,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,896.47, 397,104.37 and 96,297.72 is: 144,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,896.47 : 397,104.37 = 96,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,896.47/397,104.37 = 96,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,896.47x = 397,104.37 × 96,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,896.47x = 38,240,243,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,243,447.51/264,896.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,359.21

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