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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,618.20, 389,601.45 and 91,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,618.20, 389,601.45 and 91,138.20 is: 136,768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,618.20 : 389,601.45 = 91,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,618.20/389,601.45 = 91,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,618.20x = 389,601.45 × 91,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,618.20x = 35,507,574,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,507,574,870.39/259,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,768.43

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