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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,807.20, 403,210.80 and 91,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,807.20, 403,210.80 and 91,514.40 is: 137,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,807.20 : 403,210.80 = 91,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,807.20/403,210.80 = 91,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,807.20x = 403,210.80 × 91,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,807.20x = 36,899,594,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,899,594,435.52/268,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,271.60

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