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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,118, 387,191.58 and 91,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,118, 387,191.58 and 91,906 is: 137,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,118 : 387,191.58 = 91,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,118/387,191.58 = 91,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,118x = 387,191.58 × 91,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,118x = 35,585,229,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,585,229,351.48/258,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,864.19

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