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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,265.70, 403,898.55 and 91,972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,265.70, 403,898.55 and 91,972.90 is: 137,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,265.70 : 403,898.55 = 91,972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,265.70/403,898.55 = 91,972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,265.70x = 403,898.55 × 91,972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,265.70x = 37,147,720,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,147,720,949.30/269,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,959.35

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