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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,319.92, 404,889.25 and 136,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,319.92, 404,889.25 and 136,971.24 is: 205,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,319.92 : 404,889.25 = 136,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,319.92/404,889.25 = 136,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,319.92x = 404,889.25 × 136,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,319.92x = 55,458,182,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,458,182,635.17/270,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,157.59

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