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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,760.64, 389,643.84 and 93,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,760.64, 389,643.84 and 93,550.08 is: 140,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,760.64 : 389,643.84 = 93,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,760.64/389,643.84 = 93,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,760.64x = 389,643.84 × 93,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,760.64x = 36,451,212,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,212,403.51/259,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,326.16

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