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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,711.20, 403,066.80 and 91,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,711.20, 403,066.80 and 91,418.40 is: 137,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,711.20 : 403,066.80 = 91,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,711.20/403,066.80 = 91,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,711.20x = 403,066.80 × 91,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,711.20x = 36,847,721,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,847,721,949.12/268,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,127.60

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