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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,473.60, 405,710.40 and 122,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,473.60, 405,710.40 and 122,729.60 is: 184,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,473.60 : 405,710.40 = 122,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,473.60/405,710.40 = 122,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,473.60x = 405,710.40 × 122,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,473.60x = 49,792,675,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,792,675,107.84/270,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.40

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