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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,645.80, 389,468.70 and 93,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,645.80, 389,468.70 and 93,412.20 is: 140,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,645.80 : 389,468.70 = 93,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,645.80/389,468.70 = 93,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,645.80x = 389,468.70 × 93,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,645.80x = 36,381,128,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381,128,098.14/259,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,118.30

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