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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,003.70, 405,005.55 and 254,451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,003.70, 405,005.55 and 254,451.70 is: 381,677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,003.70 : 405,005.55 = 254,451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,003.70/405,005.55 = 254,451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,003.70x = 405,005.55 × 254,451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,003.70x = 103,054,350,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,054,350,706.94/270,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,677.55

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