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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,730.41, 388,144.95 and 90,298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,730.41, 388,144.95 and 90,298.85 is: 135,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,730.41 : 388,144.95 = 90,298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,730.41/388,144.95 = 90,298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,730.41x = 388,144.95 × 90,298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,730.41x = 35,049,042,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,042,618.31/258,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,465.49

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