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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,058.34, 405,341.76 and 137,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,058.34, 405,341.76 and 137,034.07 is: 205,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,058.34 : 405,341.76 = 137,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,058.34/405,341.76 = 137,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,058.34x = 405,341.76 × 137,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,058.34x = 55,545,631,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545,631,113.76/270,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,680.12

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