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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,453.10, 405,718.05 and 83,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,453.10, 405,718.05 and 83,445.10 is: 125,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,453.10 : 405,718.05 = 83,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,453.10/405,718.05 = 83,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,453.10x = 405,718.05 × 83,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,453.10x = 33,855,183,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855,183,254.06/270,453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,179.50

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