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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,515.52, 405,810.14 and 112,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,515.52, 405,810.14 and 112,707 is: 169,075.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,515.52 : 405,810.14 = 112,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,515.52/405,810.14 = 112,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,515.52x = 405,810.14 × 112,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,515.52x = 45,737,643,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,737,643,448.98/270,515.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,075.86

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