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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,009.40, 405,014.10 and 266,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,009.40, 405,014.10 and 266,072.80 is: 399,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,009.40 : 405,014.10 = 266,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,009.40/405,014.10 = 266,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,009.40x = 405,014.10 × 266,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,009.40x = 107,763,235,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,763,235,626.48/270,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,109.20

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