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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,752.12, 388,005.39 and 90,251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,752.12, 388,005.39 and 90,251.97 is: 135,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,752.12 : 388,005.39 = 90,251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,752.12/388,005.39 = 90,251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,752.12x = 388,005.39 × 90,251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,752.12x = 35,018,251,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018,251,545.63/258,752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,335.13

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