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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,621.18, 396,915.68 and 93,851.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,621.18, 396,915.68 and 93,851.34 is: 140,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,621.18 : 396,915.68 = 93,851.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,621.18/396,915.68 = 93,851.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,621.18x = 396,915.68 × 93,851.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,621.18x = 37,251,068,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,068,435.01/264,621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,771.30

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