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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,964.21, 397,552.52 and 96,496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,964.21, 397,552.52 and 96,496.27 is: 144,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,964.21 : 397,552.52 = 96,496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,964.21/397,552.52 = 96,496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,964.21x = 397,552.52 × 96,496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,964.21x = 38,362,335,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362,335,309.10/264,964.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,783.08

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