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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,317.15, 405,642.49 and 137,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,317.15, 405,642.49 and 137,292.88 is: 206,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,317.15 : 405,642.49 = 137,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,317.15/405,642.49 = 137,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,317.15x = 405,642.49 × 137,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,317.15x = 55,691,825,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,691,825,702.47/270,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,024.02

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