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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,996.80, 405,254.40 and 137,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,996.80, 405,254.40 and 137,027.20 is: 205,672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,996.80 : 405,254.40 = 137,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,996.80/405,254.40 = 137,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,996.80x = 405,254.40 × 137,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,996.80x = 55,530,875,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,530,875,719.68/269,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,672.35

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