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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,477.80, 405,716.70 and 207,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,477.80, 405,716.70 and 207,492.20 is: 311,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,477.80 : 405,716.70 = 207,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,477.80/405,716.70 = 207,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,477.80x = 405,716.70 × 207,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,477.80x = 84,183,050,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,183,050,659.74/270,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,238.30

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