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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,986.72, 389,980.20 and 93,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,986.72, 389,980.20 and 93,774.72 is: 140,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,986.72 : 389,980.20 = 93,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,986.72/389,980.20 = 93,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,986.72x = 389,980.20 × 93,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,986.72x = 36,570,284,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,570,284,060.54/259,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,662.12

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