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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,462.78, 405,335.79 and 143,830.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,462.78, 405,335.79 and 143,830.35 is: 215,554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,462.78 : 405,335.79 = 143,830.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,462.78/405,335.79 = 143,830.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,462.78x = 405,335.79 × 143,830.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,462.78x = 58,299,588,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299,588,543.23/270,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,554.94

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