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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,219.60, 405,329.40 and 73,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,219.60, 405,329.40 and 73,227.60 is: 109,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,219.60 : 405,329.40 = 73,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,219.60/405,329.40 = 73,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,219.60x = 405,329.40 × 73,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,219.60x = 29,681,299,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681,299,171.44/270,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,841.40

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