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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,245.74, 396,354.47 and 93,455.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,245.74, 396,354.47 and 93,455.62 is: 140,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,245.74 : 396,354.47 = 93,455.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,245.74/396,354.47 = 93,455.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,245.74x = 396,354.47 × 93,455.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,245.74x = 37,041,552,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041,552,499.98/264,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,178.43

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