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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,338.57, 391,851.02 and 90,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,338.57, 391,851.02 and 90,504 is: 135,701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,338.57 : 391,851.02 = 90,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,338.57/391,851.02 = 90,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,338.57x = 391,851.02 × 90,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,338.57x = 35,464,084,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464,084,431.26/261,338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,701.69

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