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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,732.60, 389,616.20 and 91,232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,732.60, 389,616.20 and 91,232.44 is: 136,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,732.60 : 389,616.20 = 91,232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,732.60/389,616.20 = 91,232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,732.60x = 389,616.20 × 91,232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,732.60x = 35,545,636,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,545,636,589.53/259,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,854.74

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