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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,792.98, 388,066.41 and 90,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,792.98, 388,066.41 and 90,292.91 is: 135,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,792.98 : 388,066.41 = 90,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,792.98/388,066.41 = 90,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,792.98x = 388,066.41 × 90,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,792.98x = 35,039,643,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039,643,491.82/258,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,396.42

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