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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,044.94, 390,047.96 and 93,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,044.94, 390,047.96 and 93,832.94 is: 140,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,044.94 : 390,047.96 = 93,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,044.94/390,047.96 = 93,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,044.94x = 390,047.96 × 93,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,044.94x = 36,599,346,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599,346,827.80/260,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,742.39

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