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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,458.40, 405,687.60 and 112,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,458.40, 405,687.60 and 112,634.40 is: 168,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,458.40 : 405,687.60 = 112,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,458.40/405,687.60 = 112,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,458.40x = 405,687.60 × 112,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,458.40x = 45,694,379,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,694,379,413.44/270,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,951.60

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