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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,932.07, 403,147.51 and 91,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,932.07, 403,147.51 and 91,317.60 is: 136,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,932.07 : 403,147.51 = 91,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,932.07/403,147.51 = 91,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,932.07x = 403,147.51 × 91,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,932.07x = 36,814,463,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814,463,059.18/268,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,891.31

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