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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,540.80, 389,311.20 and 93,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,540.80, 389,311.20 and 93,345.60 is: 140,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,540.80 : 389,311.20 = 93,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,540.80/389,311.20 = 93,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,540.80x = 389,311.20 × 93,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,540.80x = 36,340,487,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,340,487,550.72/259,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,018.40

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