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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,881.71, 389,855.37 and 91,362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,881.71, 389,855.37 and 91,362.43 is: 137,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,881.71 : 389,855.37 = 91,362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,881.71/389,855.37 = 91,362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,881.71x = 389,855.37 × 91,362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,881.71x = 35,618,132,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618,132,002.47/259,881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,055.17

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