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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,060.80, 405,091.20 and 159,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,060.80, 405,091.20 and 159,468.80 is: 239,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,060.80 : 405,091.20 = 159,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,060.80/405,091.20 = 159,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,060.80x = 405,091.20 × 159,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,060.80x = 64,599,407,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599,407,554.56/270,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,203.20

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