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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,908.54, 434,903.81 and 90,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,908.54, 434,903.81 and 90,249.08 is: 135,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,908.54 : 434,903.81 = 90,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,908.54/434,903.81 = 90,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,908.54x = 434,903.81 × 90,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,908.54x = 39,249,666,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249,666,115.23/289,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,386.37

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