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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,525.64, 405,825.45 and 112,717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,525.64, 405,825.45 and 112,717.27 is: 169,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,525.64 : 405,825.45 = 112,717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,525.64/405,825.45 = 112,717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,525.64x = 405,825.45 × 112,717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,525.64x = 45,743,536,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743,536,820.52/270,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,091.32

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