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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,059.30, 388,624.29 and 90,540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,059.30, 388,624.29 and 90,540.51 is: 135,823.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,059.30 : 388,624.29 = 90,540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,059.30/388,624.29 = 90,540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,059.30x = 388,624.29 × 90,540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,059.30x = 35,186,241,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,186,241,414.99/259,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,823.12

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