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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,744.46, 392,695.51 and 93,242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,744.46, 392,695.51 and 93,242.79 is: 139,892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,744.46 : 392,695.51 = 93,242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,744.46/392,695.51 = 93,242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,744.46x = 392,695.51 × 93,242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,744.46x = 36,616,024,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,616,024,506.66/261,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,892.26

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