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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,944.03, 389,948.91 and 89,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,944.03, 389,948.91 and 89,199 is: 133,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,944.03 : 389,948.91 = 89,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,944.03/389,948.91 = 89,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,944.03x = 389,948.91 × 89,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,944.03x = 34,783,052,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,783,052,488.59/259,944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,809.78

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