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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,851.46, 388,454.52 and 90,371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,851.46, 388,454.52 and 90,371.81 is: 135,619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,851.46 : 388,454.52 = 90,371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,851.46/388,454.52 = 90,371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,851.46x = 388,454.52 × 90,371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,851.46x = 35,105,336,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105,336,132.81/258,851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,619.62

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