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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,538.80, 389,308.20 and 93,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,538.80, 389,308.20 and 93,305.20 is: 139,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,538.80 : 389,308.20 = 93,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,538.80/389,308.20 = 93,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,538.80x = 389,308.20 × 93,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,538.80x = 36,324,479,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324,479,462.64/259,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,957.80

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