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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,410.60, 405,863.90 and 137,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,410.60, 405,863.90 and 137,383.40 is: 206,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,410.60 : 405,863.90 = 137,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,410.60/405,863.90 = 137,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,410.60x = 405,863.90 × 137,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,410.60x = 55,758,962,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758,962,519.26/270,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,201.10

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