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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,727.32, 401,509.08 and 90,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,727.32, 401,509.08 and 90,186.72 is: 135,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,727.32 : 401,509.08 = 90,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,727.32/401,509.08 = 90,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,727.32x = 401,509.08 × 90,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,727.32x = 36,210,786,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,786,975.42/267,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,252.49

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