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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,931.08, 397,565.10 and 96,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,931.08, 397,565.10 and 96,435.24 is: 144,714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,931.08 : 397,565.10 = 96,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,931.08/397,565.10 = 96,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,931.08x = 397,565.10 × 96,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,931.08x = 38,339,285,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339,285,834.12/264,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,714.19

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