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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,629.90, 401,445.54 and 90,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,629.90, 401,445.54 and 90,261.50 is: 135,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,629.90 : 401,445.54 = 90,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,629.90/401,445.54 = 90,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,629.90x = 401,445.54 × 90,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,629.90x = 36,235,076,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235,076,608.71/267,629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,392.48

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