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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,183.27, 397,651.58 and 96,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,183.27, 397,651.58 and 96,586.22 is: 144,834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,183.27 : 397,651.58 = 96,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,183.27/397,651.58 = 96,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,183.27x = 397,651.58 × 96,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,183.27x = 38,407,663,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407,663,862.62/265,183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,834.42

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