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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,148.56, 396,223.08 and 93,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,148.56, 396,223.08 and 93,497.20 is: 140,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,148.56 : 396,223.08 = 93,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,148.56/396,223.08 = 93,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,148.56x = 396,223.08 × 93,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,148.56x = 37,045,748,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045,748,555.38/264,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,245.88

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