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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,137.08, 397,469.84 and 96,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,137.08, 397,469.84 and 96,625.76 is: 144,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,137.08 : 397,469.84 = 96,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,137.08/397,469.84 = 96,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,137.08x = 397,469.84 × 96,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,137.08x = 38,405,822,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,405,822,896.60/265,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,852.71

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