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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,013.78, 388,569.88 and 90,581.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,013.78, 388,569.88 and 90,581.98 is: 135,890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,013.78 : 388,569.88 = 90,581.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,013.78/388,569.88 = 90,581.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,013.78x = 388,569.88 × 90,581.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,013.78x = 35,197,429,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197,429,098.76/259,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,890.18

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