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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,585.91, 135,268.86 and 73,978.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,585.91, 135,268.86 and 73,978.89 is: 110,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,585.91 : 135,268.86 = 73,978.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,585.91/135,268.86 = 73,978.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,585.91x = 135,268.86 × 73,978.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,585.91x = 10,007,039,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007,039,253.07/90,585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,470.15

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