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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,718.93, 388,142.96 and 90,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,718.93, 388,142.96 and 90,241.66 is: 135,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,718.93 : 388,142.96 = 90,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,718.93/388,142.96 = 90,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,718.93x = 388,142.96 × 90,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,718.93x = 35,026,665,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,665,061.68/258,718.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,385.01

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