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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,993.12, 397,249.11 and 96,394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,993.12, 397,249.11 and 96,394.23 is: 144,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,993.12 : 397,249.11 = 96,394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,993.12/397,249.11 = 96,394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,993.12x = 397,249.11 × 96,394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,993.12x = 38,292,522,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292,522,076.64/264,993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,503.83

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