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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,978.76, 389,968.22 and 93,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,978.76, 389,968.22 and 93,766.76 is: 140,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,978.76 : 389,968.22 = 93,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,978.76/389,968.22 = 93,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,978.76x = 389,968.22 × 93,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,978.76x = 36,566,056,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,566,056,492.37/259,978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,650.17

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