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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,487.24, 402,729 and 91,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,487.24, 402,729 and 91,119.12 is: 136,678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,487.24 : 402,729 = 91,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,487.24/402,729 = 91,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,487.24x = 402,729 × 91,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,487.24x = 36,696,312,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,696,312,078.48/268,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,678.05

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