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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,465.27, 402,446.40 and 90,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,465.27, 402,446.40 and 90,847.93 is: 136,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,465.27 : 402,446.40 = 90,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,465.27/402,446.40 = 90,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,465.27x = 402,446.40 × 90,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,465.27x = 36,561,422,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561,422,375.95/268,465.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,186.79

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