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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,724.80, 389,740.80 and 93,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,724.80, 389,740.80 and 93,491.20 is: 140,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,724.80 : 389,740.80 = 93,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,724.80/389,740.80 = 93,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,724.80x = 389,740.80 × 93,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,724.80x = 36,437,335,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,437,335,080.96/259,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,292.09

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