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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,406.32, 404,759.04 and 185,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,406.32, 404,759.04 and 185,670.60 is: 277,921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,406.32 : 404,759.04 = 185,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,406.32/404,759.04 = 185,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,406.32x = 404,759.04 × 185,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,406.32x = 75,151,853,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,151,853,812.22/270,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,921.96

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