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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,215.67, 405,405.51 and 143,834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,215.67, 405,405.51 and 143,834.41 is: 215,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,215.67 : 405,405.51 = 143,834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,215.67/405,405.51 = 143,834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,215.67x = 405,405.51 × 143,834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,215.67x = 58,311,262,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,311,262,341.60/270,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,795.27

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