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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,414.80, 405,622.20 and 176,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,414.80, 405,622.20 and 176,411.60 is: 264,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,414.80 : 405,622.20 = 176,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,414.80/405,622.20 = 176,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,414.80x = 405,622.20 × 176,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,414.80x = 71,556,461,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,556,461,297.52/270,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,617.40

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