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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,750.57, 388,002.96 and 90,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,750.57, 388,002.96 and 90,250.44 is: 135,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,750.57 : 388,002.96 = 90,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,750.57/388,002.96 = 90,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,750.57x = 388,002.96 × 90,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,750.57x = 35,017,437,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,017,437,861.30/258,750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,332.80

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