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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,522.40, 405,783.60 and 104,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,522.40, 405,783.60 and 104,310.40 is: 156,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,522.40 : 405,783.60 = 104,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,522.40/405,783.60 = 104,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,522.40x = 405,783.60 × 104,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,522.40x = 42,327,449,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,327,449,629.44/270,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,465.60

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