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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,690.13, 389,515.75 and 91,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,690.13, 389,515.75 and 91,211.94 is: 136,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,690.13 : 389,515.75 = 91,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,690.13/389,515.75 = 91,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,690.13x = 389,515.75 × 91,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,690.13x = 35,528,486,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528,486,707.47/259,690.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,811.08

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