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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,742.19, 398,611.60 and 97,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,742.19, 398,611.60 and 97,274.25 is: 145,910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,742.19 : 398,611.60 = 97,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,742.19/398,611.60 = 97,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,742.19x = 398,611.60 × 97,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,742.19x = 38,774,644,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,774,644,188.11/265,742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,910.76

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