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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,729.80, 389,748.30 and 93,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,729.80, 389,748.30 and 93,496.20 is: 140,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,729.80 : 389,748.30 = 93,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,729.80/389,748.30 = 93,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,729.80x = 389,748.30 × 93,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,729.80x = 36,439,985,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,439,985,006.46/259,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,299.59

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