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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,230.80, 388,846.20 and 92,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,230.80, 388,846.20 and 92,997.20 is: 139,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,230.80 : 388,846.20 = 92,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,230.80/388,846.20 = 92,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,230.80x = 388,846.20 × 92,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,230.80x = 36,161,607,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161,607,830.64/259,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,495.80

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