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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,745.13, 389,656.65 and 91,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,745.13, 389,656.65 and 91,235.75 is: 136,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,745.13 : 389,656.65 = 91,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,745.13/389,656.65 = 91,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,745.13x = 389,656.65 × 91,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,745.13x = 35,550,616,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,616,705.24/259,745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,867.31

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