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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,249.24, 396,359.70 and 93,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,249.24, 396,359.70 and 93,459.12 is: 140,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,249.24 : 396,359.70 = 93,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,249.24/396,359.70 = 93,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,249.24x = 396,359.70 × 93,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,249.24x = 37,043,428,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043,428,765.46/264,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,183.67

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