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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,480.96, 405,758.34 and 112,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,480.96, 405,758.34 and 112,672.50 is: 169,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,480.96 : 405,758.34 = 112,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,480.96/405,758.34 = 112,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,480.96x = 405,758.34 × 112,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,480.96x = 45,717,806,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,717,806,563.65/270,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,024.12

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