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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,232.80, 388,849.20 and 92,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,232.80, 388,849.20 and 92,999.20 is: 139,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,232.80 : 388,849.20 = 92,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,232.80/388,849.20 = 92,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,232.80x = 388,849.20 × 92,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,232.80x = 36,162,664,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,162,664,520.64/259,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,498.80

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