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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,915.54, 434,914.31 and 90,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,915.54, 434,914.31 and 90,256.08 is: 135,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,915.54 : 434,914.31 = 90,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,915.54/434,914.31 = 90,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,915.54x = 434,914.31 × 90,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,915.54x = 39,253,660,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,660,756.50/289,915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,396.88

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