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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,966.22, 397,555.52 and 96,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,966.22, 397,555.52 and 96,498.28 is: 144,786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,966.22 : 397,555.52 = 96,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,966.22/397,555.52 = 96,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,966.22x = 397,555.52 × 96,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,966.22x = 38,363,423,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,423,884.51/264,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,786.09

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