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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,336.94, 405,462.80 and 90,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,336.94, 405,462.80 and 90,421 is: 135,617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,336.94 : 405,462.80 = 90,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,336.94/405,462.80 = 90,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,336.94x = 405,462.80 × 90,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,336.94x = 36,662,351,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662,351,838.80/270,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,617.25

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