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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,519.70, 404,279.55 and 91,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,519.70, 404,279.55 and 91,983.90 is: 137,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,519.70 : 404,279.55 = 91,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,519.70/404,279.55 = 91,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,519.70x = 404,279.55 × 91,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,519.70x = 37,187,209,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,209,699.25/269,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,975.85

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