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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,353.28, 402,505.24 and 90,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,353.28, 402,505.24 and 90,840 is: 136,251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,353.28 : 402,505.24 = 90,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,353.28/402,505.24 = 90,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,353.28x = 402,505.24 × 90,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,353.28x = 36,563,576,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563,576,001.60/268,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,251.65

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