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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,591.58, 390,936.87 and 89,767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,591.58, 390,936.87 and 89,767.98 is: 134,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,591.58 : 390,936.87 = 89,767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,591.58/390,936.87 = 89,767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,591.58x = 390,936.87 × 89,767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,591.58x = 35,093,613,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093,613,127.42/260,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,669.02

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