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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,271.10, 402,406.65 and 90,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,271.10, 402,406.65 and 90,783.90 is: 136,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,271.10 : 402,406.65 = 90,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,271.10/402,406.65 = 90,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,271.10x = 402,406.65 × 90,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,271.10x = 36,532,045,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,532,045,072.94/268,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,175.85

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