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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,996.20, 403,494.30 and 91,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,996.20, 403,494.30 and 91,703.40 is: 137,555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,996.20 : 403,494.30 = 91,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,996.20/403,494.30 = 91,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,996.20x = 403,494.30 × 91,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,996.20x = 37,001,799,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001,799,190.62/268,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,555.10

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