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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,864.59, 388,323.44 and 99,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,864.59, 388,323.44 and 99,074.93 is: 148,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,864.59 : 388,323.44 = 99,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,864.59/388,323.44 = 99,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,864.59x = 388,323.44 × 99,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,864.59x = 38,473,115,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,115,198.37/258,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,622.55

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