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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,483.59, 389,398.50 and 91,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,483.59, 389,398.50 and 91,003.77 is: 136,566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,483.59 : 389,398.50 = 91,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,483.59/389,398.50 = 91,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,483.59x = 389,398.50 × 91,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,483.59x = 35,436,731,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436,731,532.35/259,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,566.37

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