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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,016.32, 388,593.62 and 92,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,016.32, 388,593.62 and 92,821.12 is: 139,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,016.32 : 388,593.62 = 92,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,016.32/388,593.62 = 92,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,016.32x = 388,593.62 × 92,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,016.32x = 36,069,695,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069,695,033.25/259,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,256.46

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