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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,965.21, 397,554.02 and 96,497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,965.21, 397,554.02 and 96,497.27 is: 144,784.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,965.21 : 397,554.02 = 96,497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,965.21/397,554.02 = 96,497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,965.21x = 397,554.02 × 96,497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,965.21x = 38,362,877,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362,877,607.53/264,965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,784.58

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