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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,727.41, 388,140.45 and 90,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,727.41, 388,140.45 and 90,295.85 is: 135,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,727.41 : 388,140.45 = 90,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,727.41/388,140.45 = 90,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,727.41x = 388,140.45 × 90,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,727.41x = 35,047,469,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,047,469,911.43/258,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,460.99

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