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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,284.48, 387,404.85 and 89,761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,284.48, 387,404.85 and 89,761.55 is: 134,634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,284.48 : 387,404.85 = 89,761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,284.48/387,404.85 = 89,761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,284.48x = 387,404.85 × 89,761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,284.48x = 34,774,059,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774,059,813.52/258,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,634.72

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