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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,988.22, 389,982.45 and 93,776.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,988.22, 389,982.45 and 93,776.22 is: 140,664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,988.22 : 389,982.45 = 93,776.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,988.22/389,982.45 = 93,776.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,988.22x = 389,982.45 × 93,776.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,988.22x = 36,571,080,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,571,080,027.34/259,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,664.37

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