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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,712.08, 389,518.91 and 91,192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,712.08, 389,518.91 and 91,192.79 is: 136,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,712.08 : 389,518.91 = 91,192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,712.08/389,518.91 = 91,192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,712.08x = 389,518.91 × 91,192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,712.08x = 35,521,315,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521,315,704.69/259,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,771.91

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