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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,721.33, 389,532.78 and 91,202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,721.33, 389,532.78 and 91,202.04 is: 136,785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,721.33 : 389,532.78 = 91,202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,721.33/389,532.78 = 91,202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,721.33x = 389,532.78 × 91,202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,721.33x = 35,526,184,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,526,184,182.87/259,721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,785.78

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