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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,779.96, 389,672.79 and 91,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,779.96, 389,672.79 and 91,305.09 is: 136,958.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,779.96 : 389,672.79 = 91,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,779.96/389,672.79 = 91,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,779.96x = 389,672.79 × 91,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,779.96x = 35,579,109,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,109,161.50/259,779.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,958.64

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