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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,923.25, 397,136.40 and 96,401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,923.25, 397,136.40 and 96,401.53 is: 144,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,923.25 : 397,136.40 = 96,401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,923.25/397,136.40 = 96,401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,923.25x = 397,136.40 × 96,401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,923.25x = 38,284,556,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284,556,578.69/264,923.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,511.88

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