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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,524.60, 405,786.90 and 130,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,524.60, 405,786.90 and 130,249.40 is: 195,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,524.60 : 405,786.90 = 130,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,524.60/405,786.90 = 130,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,524.60x = 405,786.90 × 130,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,524.60x = 52,853,500,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,853,500,252.86/270,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,374.10

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