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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,677.12, 389,558.72 and 91,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,677.12, 389,558.72 and 91,153.72 is: 136,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,677.12 : 389,558.72 = 91,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,677.12/389,558.72 = 91,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,677.12x = 389,558.72 × 91,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,677.12x = 35,509,726,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,726,486.44/259,677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,745.69

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