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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,952.25, 389,928.39 and 93,740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,952.25, 389,928.39 and 93,740.25 is: 140,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,952.25 : 389,928.39 = 93,740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,952.25/389,928.39 = 93,740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,952.25x = 389,928.39 × 93,740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,952.25x = 36,551,984,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,551,984,760.70/259,952.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,610.38

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