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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,181, 405,271.50 and 73,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,181, 405,271.50 and 73,189 is: 109,783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,181 : 405,271.50 = 73,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,181/405,271.50 = 73,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,181x = 405,271.50 × 73,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,181x = 29,661,415,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661,415,813.50/270,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,783.50

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