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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,721.42, 388,131.45 and 90,289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,721.42, 388,131.45 and 90,289.84 is: 135,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,721.42 : 388,131.45 = 90,289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,721.42/388,131.45 = 90,289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,721.42x = 388,131.45 × 90,289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,721.42x = 35,044,325,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,044,325,938.30/258,721.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,451.97

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