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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,771.84, 389,586.26 and 88,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,771.84, 389,586.26 and 88,991.04 is: 133,462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,771.84 : 389,586.26 = 88,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,771.84/389,586.26 = 88,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,771.84x = 389,586.26 × 88,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,771.84x = 34,669,686,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669,686,447.11/259,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,462.07

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