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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,682.92, 389,527.26 and 91,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,682.92, 389,527.26 and 91,196.20 is: 136,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,682.92 : 389,527.26 = 91,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,682.92/389,527.26 = 91,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,682.92x = 389,527.26 × 91,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,682.92x = 35,523,405,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,405,908.41/259,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,795.31

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