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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,742.26, 389,652.34 and 91,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,742.26, 389,652.34 and 91,232.88 is: 136,863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,742.26 : 389,652.34 = 91,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,742.26/389,652.34 = 91,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,742.26x = 389,652.34 × 91,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,742.26x = 35,549,105,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549,105,176.94/259,742.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.00

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