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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,928.26, 403,141.79 and 91,313.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,928.26, 403,141.79 and 91,313.79 is: 136,885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,928.26 : 403,141.79 = 91,313.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,928.26/403,141.79 = 91,313.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,928.26x = 403,141.79 × 91,313.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,928.26x = 36,812,403,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,812,403,468.79/268,928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,885.59

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