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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,709.36, 401,280.52 and 96,816.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,709.36, 401,280.52 and 96,816.64 is: 145,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,709.36 : 401,280.52 = 96,816.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,709.36/401,280.52 = 96,816.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,709.36x = 401,280.52 × 96,816.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,709.36x = 38,850,631,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,631,643.85/267,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,122.43

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