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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,011.70, 405,017.55 and 265,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,011.70, 405,017.55 and 265,346.10 is: 398,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,011.70 : 405,017.55 = 265,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,011.70/405,017.55 = 265,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,011.70x = 405,017.55 × 265,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,011.70x = 107,469,827,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,469,827,324.06/270,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,019.15

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