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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,991.24, 389,986.96 and 93,779.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,991.24, 389,986.96 and 93,779.24 is: 140,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,991.24 : 389,986.96 = 93,779.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,991.24/389,986.96 = 93,779.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,991.24x = 389,986.96 × 93,779.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,991.24x = 36,572,680,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,572,680,718.71/259,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,668.90

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