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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,998.72, 403,501.32 and 91,509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,998.72, 403,501.32 and 91,509.36 is: 137,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,998.72 : 403,501.32 = 91,509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,998.72/403,501.32 = 91,509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,998.72x = 403,501.32 × 91,509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,998.72x = 36,924,147,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,924,147,552.36/268,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,265.14

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