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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,418.72, 390,659.34 and 91,904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,418.72, 390,659.34 and 91,904.26 is: 137,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,418.72 : 390,659.34 = 91,904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,418.72/390,659.34 = 91,904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,418.72x = 390,659.34 × 91,904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,418.72x = 35,903,257,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903,257,554.79/260,418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,867.42

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