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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,002.70, 405,004.05 and 170,603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,002.70, 405,004.05 and 170,603.55 is: 255,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,002.70 : 405,004.05 = 170,603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,002.70/405,004.05 = 170,603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,002.70x = 405,004.05 × 170,603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,002.70x = 69,095,128,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,095,128,694.38/270,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,905.33

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