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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,475.97, 398,273.22 and 96,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,475.97, 398,273.22 and 96,996.24 is: 145,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,475.97 : 398,273.22 = 96,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,475.97/398,273.22 = 96,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,475.97x = 398,273.22 × 96,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,475.97x = 38,631,004,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,631,004,832.69/265,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,516.01

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