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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,002.70, 405,004.05 and 151,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,002.70, 405,004.05 and 151,904.70 is: 227,857.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,002.70 : 405,004.05 = 151,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,002.70/405,004.05 = 151,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,002.70x = 405,004.05 × 151,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,002.70x = 61,522,018,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522,018,714.04/270,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,857.05

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