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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,654.40, 401,482.32 and 90,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,654.40, 401,482.32 and 90,286 is: 135,429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,654.40 : 401,482.32 = 90,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,654.40/401,482.32 = 90,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,654.40x = 401,482.32 × 90,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,654.40x = 36,248,232,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248,232,743.52/267,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,429.24

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