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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,093.89, 388,608.03 and 90,607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,093.89, 388,608.03 and 90,607.41 is: 135,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,093.89 : 388,608.03 = 90,607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,093.89/388,608.03 = 90,607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,093.89x = 388,608.03 × 90,607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,093.89x = 35,210,767,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,210,767,103.50/259,093.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,899.64

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