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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,254, 396,366.82 and 93,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,254, 396,366.82 and 93,463.88 is: 140,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,254 : 396,366.82 = 93,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,254/396,366.82 = 93,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,254x = 396,366.82 × 93,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,254x = 37,045,980,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,045,980,900.46/264,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,190.80

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