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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,475.40, 405,713.10 and 73,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,475.40, 405,713.10 and 73,483.40 is: 110,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,475.40 : 405,713.10 = 73,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,475.40/405,713.10 = 73,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,475.40x = 405,713.10 × 73,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,475.40x = 29,813,178,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,178,012.54/270,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,225.10

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