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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,710.60, 389,565.90 and 93,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,710.60, 389,565.90 and 93,438.60 is: 140,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,710.60 : 389,565.90 = 93,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,710.60/389,565.90 = 93,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,710.60x = 389,565.90 × 93,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,710.60x = 36,400,492,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,400,492,303.74/259,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,157.90

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