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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,759.38, 353,509.83 and 93,460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,759.38, 353,509.83 and 93,460.50 is: 140,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,759.38 : 353,509.83 = 93,460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,759.38/353,509.83 = 93,460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,759.38x = 353,509.83 × 93,460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,759.38x = 33,039,205,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,205,466.72/235,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,139.52

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