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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,523.80, 389,285.70 and 93,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,523.80, 389,285.70 and 93,328.60 is: 139,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,523.80 : 389,285.70 = 93,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,523.80/389,285.70 = 93,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,523.80x = 389,285.70 × 93,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,523.80x = 36,331,489,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,489,381.02/259,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,992.90

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