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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,994.62, 397,251.36 and 96,395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,994.62, 397,251.36 and 96,395.73 is: 144,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,994.62 : 397,251.36 = 96,395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,994.62/397,251.36 = 96,395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,994.62x = 397,251.36 × 96,395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,994.62x = 38,293,334,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293,334,840.69/264,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,506.08

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