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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,914.28, 392,900.40 and 93,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,914.28, 392,900.40 and 93,473.88 is: 140,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,914.28 : 392,900.40 = 93,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,914.28/392,900.40 = 93,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,914.28x = 392,900.40 × 93,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,914.28x = 36,725,924,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,725,924,841.55/261,914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,221.16

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