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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,738.88, 389,647.27 and 91,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,738.88, 389,647.27 and 91,229.50 is: 136,857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,738.88 : 389,647.27 = 91,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,738.88/389,647.27 = 91,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,738.88x = 389,647.27 × 91,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,738.88x = 35,547,325,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,325,618.47/259,738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,857.93

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