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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,774.90, 389,590.86 and 88,994.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,774.90, 389,590.86 and 88,994.09 is: 133,466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,774.90 : 389,590.86 = 88,994.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,774.90/389,590.86 = 88,994.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,774.90x = 389,590.86 × 88,994.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,774.90x = 34,671,285,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671,285,365.72/259,774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,466.65

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