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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,211.86, 405,256.10 and 101,749.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,211.86, 405,256.10 and 101,749.95 is: 152,601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,211.86 : 405,256.10 = 101,749.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,211.86/405,256.10 = 101,749.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,211.86x = 405,256.10 × 101,749.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,211.86x = 41,234,787,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234,787,403.45/270,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,601.69

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