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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,964.75, 389,947.17 and 93,752.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,964.75, 389,947.17 and 93,752.75 is: 140,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,964.75 : 389,947.17 = 93,752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,964.75/389,947.17 = 93,752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,964.75x = 389,947.17 × 93,752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,964.75x = 36,558,619,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,558,619,542.22/259,964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,629.14

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