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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,715.70, 389,524.34 and 91,196.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,715.70, 389,524.34 and 91,196.42 is: 136,777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,715.70 : 389,524.34 = 91,196.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,715.70/389,524.34 = 91,196.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,715.70x = 389,524.34 × 91,196.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,715.70x = 35,523,223,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,223,591.23/259,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,777.34

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