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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,251.36, 396,362.90 and 93,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,251.36, 396,362.90 and 93,461.24 is: 140,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,251.36 : 396,362.90 = 93,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,251.36/396,362.90 = 93,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,251.36x = 396,362.90 × 93,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,251.36x = 37,044,568,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,568,124.00/264,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,186.86

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