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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,483.60, 405,725.40 and 137,384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,483.60, 405,725.40 and 137,384.40 is: 206,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,483.60 : 405,725.40 = 137,384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,483.60/405,725.40 = 137,384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,483.60x = 405,725.40 × 137,384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,483.60x = 55,740,340,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,740,340,643.76/270,483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,076.60

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