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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,350.82, 405,771.36 and 144,097.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,350.82, 405,771.36 and 144,097.14 is: 216,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,350.82 : 405,771.36 = 144,097.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,350.82/405,771.36 = 144,097.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,350.82x = 405,771.36 × 144,097.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,350.82x = 58,470,492,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,470,492,469.91/270,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,276.36

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