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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,002.60, 405,003.90 and 165,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,002.60, 405,003.90 and 165,026.60 is: 247,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,002.60 : 405,003.90 = 165,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,002.60/405,003.90 = 165,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,002.60x = 405,003.90 × 165,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,002.60x = 66,836,416,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,836,416,603.74/270,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,539.90

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