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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,250.52, 388,817.37 and 93,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,250.52, 388,817.37 and 93,038.52 is: 139,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,250.52 : 388,817.37 = 93,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,250.52/388,817.37 = 93,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,250.52x = 388,817.37 × 93,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,250.52x = 36,174,992,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174,992,655.09/259,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,536.82

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