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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,003.10, 405,004.65 and 165,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,003.10, 405,004.65 and 165,027.10 is: 247,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,003.10 : 405,004.65 = 165,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,003.10/405,004.65 = 165,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,003.10x = 405,004.65 × 165,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,003.10x = 66,836,742,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,836,742,876.02/270,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,540.65

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