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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,202.36, 405,302.90 and 253,760.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,202.36, 405,302.90 and 253,760.90 is: 380,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,202.36 : 405,302.90 = 253,760.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,202.36/405,302.90 = 253,760.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,202.36x = 405,302.90 × 253,760.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,202.36x = 102,850,028,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,850,028,676.61/270,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,640.75

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