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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,736.60, 389,604.90 and 93,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,736.60, 389,604.90 and 93,464.60 is: 140,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,736.60 : 389,604.90 = 93,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,736.60/389,604.90 = 93,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,736.60x = 389,604.90 × 93,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,736.60x = 36,414,266,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414,266,136.54/259,736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,196.90

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