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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,252.99, 396,365.32 and 93,462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,252.99, 396,365.32 and 93,462.87 is: 140,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,252.99 : 396,365.32 = 93,462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,252.99/396,365.32 = 93,462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,252.99x = 396,365.32 × 93,462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,252.99x = 37,045,440,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045,440,375.67/264,252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,189.30

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