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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,281.60, 405,422.40 and 112,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,281.60, 405,422.40 and 112,493.60 is: 168,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,281.60 : 405,422.40 = 112,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,281.60/405,422.40 = 112,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,281.60x = 405,422.40 × 112,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,281.60x = 45,607,425,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,425,296.64/270,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,740.40

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