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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,439, 389,161.74 and 93,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,439, 389,161.74 and 93,227 is: 139,841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,439 : 389,161.74 = 93,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,439/389,161.74 = 93,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,439x = 389,161.74 × 93,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,439x = 36,280,381,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,280,381,534.98/259,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,841.66

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