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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,317.14, 388,742.27 and 93,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,317.14, 388,742.27 and 93,066.26 is: 139,515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,317.14 : 388,742.27 = 93,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,317.14/388,742.27 = 93,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,317.14x = 388,742.27 × 93,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,317.14x = 36,178,789,172.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178,789,172.81/259,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,515.61

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