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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,339.57, 391,852.52 and 90,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,339.57, 391,852.52 and 90,505 is: 135,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,339.57 : 391,852.52 = 90,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,339.57/391,852.52 = 90,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,339.57x = 391,852.52 × 90,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,339.57x = 35,464,612,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464,612,322.60/261,339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,703.19

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