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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,939.02, 391,583.76 and 94,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,939.02, 391,583.76 and 94,727.02 is: 142,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,939.02 : 391,583.76 = 94,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,939.02/391,583.76 = 94,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,939.02x = 391,583.76 × 94,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,939.02x = 37,093,562,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,093,562,665.20/260,939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,154.14

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