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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,044.99, 405,321.72 and 137,020.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,044.99, 405,321.72 and 137,020.71 is: 205,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,044.99 : 405,321.72 = 137,020.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,044.99/405,321.72 = 137,020.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,044.99x = 405,321.72 × 137,020.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,044.99x = 55,537,469,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,537,469,852.82/270,044.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,660.06

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