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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,152.84, 135,271.38 and 40,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,152.84, 135,271.38 and 40,227.72 is: 60,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,152.84 : 135,271.38 = 40,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,152.84/135,271.38 = 40,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,152.84x = 135,271.38 × 40,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,152.84x = 5,441,659,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,659,198.65/90,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,360.37

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