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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,956.75, 389,935.14 and 93,744.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,956.75, 389,935.14 and 93,744.75 is: 140,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,956.75 : 389,935.14 = 93,744.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,956.75/389,935.14 = 93,744.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,956.75x = 389,935.14 × 93,744.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,956.75x = 36,554,372,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,372,215.52/259,956.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,617.13

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