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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,486.50, 389,404.44 and 91,008.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,486.50, 389,404.44 and 91,008.39 is: 136,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,486.50 : 389,404.44 = 91,008.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,486.50/389,404.44 = 91,008.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,486.50x = 389,404.44 × 91,008.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,486.50x = 35,439,071,143.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439,071,143.25/259,486.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,573.85

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