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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,488.52, 405,769.70 and 112,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,488.52, 405,769.70 and 112,680.06 is: 169,035.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,488.52 : 405,769.70 = 112,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,488.52/405,769.70 = 112,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,488.52x = 405,769.70 × 112,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,488.52x = 45,722,154,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722,154,142.18/270,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,035.47

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