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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,513.80, 389,270.70 and 93,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,513.80, 389,270.70 and 93,318.60 is: 139,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,513.80 : 389,270.70 = 93,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,513.80/389,270.70 = 93,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,513.80x = 389,270.70 × 93,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,513.80x = 36,326,196,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,326,196,745.02/259,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,977.90

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