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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,672.87, 389,552.36 and 91,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,672.87, 389,552.36 and 91,149.47 is: 136,739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,672.87 : 389,552.36 = 91,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,672.87/389,552.36 = 91,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,672.87x = 389,552.36 × 91,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,672.87x = 35,507,490,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,507,490,208.56/259,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,739.31

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