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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,759.20, 389,541.60 and 91,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,759.20, 389,541.60 and 91,214.40 is: 136,787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,759.20 : 389,541.60 = 91,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,759.20/389,541.60 = 91,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,759.20x = 389,541.60 × 91,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,759.20x = 35,531,803,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531,803,319.04/259,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,787.47

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