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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,481.95, 405,759.84 and 112,673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,481.95, 405,759.84 and 112,673.50 is: 169,025.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,481.95 : 405,759.84 = 112,673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,481.95/405,759.84 = 112,673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,481.95x = 405,759.84 × 112,673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,481.95x = 45,718,381,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718,381,332.24/270,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,025.63

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