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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,738.25, 389,646.33 and 91,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,738.25, 389,646.33 and 91,228.88 is: 136,857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,738.25 : 389,646.33 = 91,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,738.25/389,646.33 = 91,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,738.25x = 389,646.33 × 91,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,738.25x = 35,546,996,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546,996,333.78/259,738.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,857.00

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