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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,744, 401,617.38 and 90,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,744, 401,617.38 and 90,252.54 is: 135,379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,744 : 401,617.38 = 90,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,744/401,617.38 = 90,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,744x = 401,617.38 × 90,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,744x = 36,246,988,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246,988,653.15/267,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,379.28

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