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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,924.24, 397,137.90 and 96,402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,924.24, 397,137.90 and 96,402.54 is: 144,513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,924.24 : 397,137.90 = 96,402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,924.24/397,137.90 = 96,402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,924.24x = 397,137.90 × 96,402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,924.24x = 38,285,102,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285,102,290.27/264,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,513.40

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