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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,279.81, 390,466.02 and 91,897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,279.81, 390,466.02 and 91,897.90 is: 137,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,279.81 : 390,466.02 = 91,897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,279.81/390,466.02 = 91,897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,279.81x = 390,466.02 × 91,897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,279.81x = 35,883,007,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883,007,259.36/260,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,863.20

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