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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,197.37, 135,296.96 and 40,279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,197.37, 135,296.96 and 40,279.99 is: 60,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,197.37 : 135,296.96 = 40,279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,197.37/135,296.96 = 40,279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,197.37x = 135,296.96 × 40,279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,197.37x = 5,449,760,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,760,195.83/90,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,420.39

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