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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,250.24, 396,361.20 and 93,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,250.24, 396,361.20 and 93,460.12 is: 140,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,250.24 : 396,361.20 = 93,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,250.24/396,361.20 = 93,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,250.24x = 396,361.20 × 93,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,250.24x = 37,043,965,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043,965,315.34/264,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,185.17

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