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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,158.51, 405,237.76 and 103,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,158.51, 405,237.76 and 103,907.63 is: 155,861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,158.51 : 405,237.76 = 103,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,158.51/405,237.76 = 103,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,158.51x = 405,237.76 × 103,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,158.51x = 42,107,292,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107,292,942.15/270,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,861.44

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