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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,004.32, 388,575.60 and 92,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,004.32, 388,575.60 and 92,809.12 is: 139,238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,004.32 : 388,575.60 = 92,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,004.32/388,575.60 = 92,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,004.32x = 388,575.60 × 92,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,004.32x = 36,063,359,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063,359,489.47/259,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,238.45

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