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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,710.93, 389,588.61 and 91,216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,710.93, 389,588.61 and 91,216.59 is: 136,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,710.93 : 389,588.61 = 91,216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,710.93/389,588.61 = 91,216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,710.93x = 389,588.61 × 91,216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,710.93x = 35,536,944,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536,944,507.04/259,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,832.69

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