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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,059.27, 404,869.59 and 112,405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,059.27, 404,869.59 and 112,405.73 is: 168,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,059.27 : 404,869.59 = 112,405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,059.27/404,869.59 = 112,405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,059.27x = 404,869.59 × 112,405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,059.27x = 45,509,659,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509,659,794.40/270,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,517.31

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