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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,276.40, 405,414.60 and 130,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,276.40, 405,414.60 and 130,049.20 is: 195,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,276.40 : 405,414.60 = 130,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,276.40/405,414.60 = 130,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,276.40x = 405,414.60 × 130,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,276.40x = 52,723,844,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,723,844,398.32/270,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,073.80

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