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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,946.96, 391,575.96 and 94,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,946.96, 391,575.96 and 94,747.92 is: 142,178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,946.96 : 391,575.96 = 94,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,946.96/391,575.96 = 94,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,946.96x = 391,575.96 × 94,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,946.96x = 37,101,007,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,101,007,732.00/260,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,178.35

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