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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,879.46, 388,309.95 and 90,399.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,879.46, 388,309.95 and 90,399.14 is: 135,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,879.46 : 388,309.95 = 90,399.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,879.46/388,309.95 = 90,399.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,879.46x = 388,309.95 × 90,399.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,879.46x = 35,102,885,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,102,885,533.44/258,879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,595.48

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