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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,780.96, 389,674.29 and 91,306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,780.96, 389,674.29 and 91,306.09 is: 136,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,780.96 : 389,674.29 = 91,306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,780.96/389,674.29 = 91,306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,780.96x = 389,674.29 × 91,306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,780.96x = 35,579,635,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,635,793.43/259,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,960.14

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