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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,117.24, 402,177.08 and 90,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,117.24, 402,177.08 and 90,625.20 is: 135,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,117.24 : 402,177.08 = 90,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,117.24/402,177.08 = 90,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,117.24x = 402,177.08 × 90,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,117.24x = 36,447,378,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,447,378,310.42/268,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,938.21

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