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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,278.40, 405,417.60 and 130,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,278.40, 405,417.60 and 130,051.20 is: 195,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,278.40 : 405,417.60 = 130,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,278.40/405,417.60 = 130,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,278.40x = 405,417.60 × 130,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,278.40x = 52,725,045,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725,045,381.12/270,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,076.80

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