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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,518.80, 389,278.20 and 93,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,518.80, 389,278.20 and 93,323.60 is: 139,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,518.80 : 389,278.20 = 93,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,518.80/389,278.20 = 93,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,518.80x = 389,278.20 × 93,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,518.80x = 36,328,843,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328,843,025.52/259,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,985.40

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