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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,512.80, 389,269.20 and 93,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,512.80, 389,269.20 and 93,317.60 is: 139,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,512.80 : 389,269.20 = 93,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,512.80/389,269.20 = 93,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,512.80x = 389,269.20 × 93,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,512.80x = 36,325,667,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325,667,497.92/259,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,976.40

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