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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,376.99, 405,442.46 and 143,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,376.99, 405,442.46 and 143,984.79 is: 215,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,376.99 : 405,442.46 = 143,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,376.99/405,442.46 = 143,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,376.99x = 405,442.46 × 143,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,376.99x = 58,377,547,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377,547,820.15/270,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,911.67

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