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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,481.40, 405,722.10 and 112,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,481.40, 405,722.10 and 112,657.40 is: 168,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,481.40 : 405,722.10 = 112,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,481.40/405,722.10 = 112,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,481.40x = 405,722.10 × 112,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,481.40x = 45,707,596,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,707,596,908.54/270,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,986.10

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