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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,013.32, 388,589.12 and 92,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,013.32, 388,589.12 and 92,818.12 is: 139,251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,013.32 : 388,589.12 = 92,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,013.32/388,589.12 = 92,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,013.32x = 388,589.12 × 92,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,013.32x = 36,068,111,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068,111,570.85/259,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,251.96

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