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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,111, 387,181.08 and 91,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,111, 387,181.08 and 91,899 is: 137,853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,111 : 387,181.08 = 91,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,111/387,181.08 = 91,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,111x = 387,181.08 × 91,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,111x = 35,581,554,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581,554,070.92/258,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,853.69

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