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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,617.78, 389,429.79 and 91,142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,617.78, 389,429.79 and 91,142.34 is: 136,714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,617.78 : 389,429.79 = 91,142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,617.78/389,429.79 = 91,142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,617.78x = 389,429.79 × 91,142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,617.78x = 35,493,543,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,493,543,641.67/259,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,714.61

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