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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,943.96, 391,571.46 and 94,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,943.96, 391,571.46 and 94,744.92 is: 142,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,943.96 : 391,571.46 = 94,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,943.96/391,571.46 = 94,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,943.96x = 391,571.46 × 94,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,943.96x = 37,099,406,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099,406,651.98/260,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,173.85

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