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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,371.36, 402,672 and 90,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,371.36, 402,672 and 90,897.12 is: 136,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,371.36 : 402,672 = 90,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,371.36/402,672 = 90,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,371.36x = 402,672 × 90,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,371.36x = 36,601,725,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601,725,104.64/268,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,384.62

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