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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,771.21, 388,153.58 and 90,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,771.21, 388,153.58 and 90,291.21 is: 135,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,771.21 : 388,153.58 = 90,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,771.21/388,153.58 = 90,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,771.21x = 388,153.58 × 90,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,771.21x = 35,046,855,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046,855,952.58/258,771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,435.68

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