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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,251.74, 396,363.45 and 93,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,251.74, 396,363.45 and 93,461.62 is: 140,187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,251.74 : 396,363.45 = 93,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,251.74/396,363.45 = 93,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,251.74x = 396,363.45 × 93,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,251.74x = 37,044,770,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,770,145.79/264,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,187.42

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