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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,735.60, 389,603.40 and 93,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,735.60, 389,603.40 and 93,463.60 is: 140,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,735.60 : 389,603.40 = 93,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,735.60/389,603.40 = 93,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,735.60x = 389,603.40 × 93,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,735.60x = 36,413,736,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,413,736,336.24/259,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,195.40

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