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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,749.64, 388,001.54 and 90,249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,749.64, 388,001.54 and 90,249.49 is: 135,331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,749.64 : 388,001.54 = 90,249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,749.64/388,001.54 = 90,249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,749.64x = 388,001.54 × 90,249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,749.64x = 35,016,941,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,016,941,814.84/258,749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,331.36

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