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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,652.40, 405,978.60 and 104,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,652.40, 405,978.60 and 104,440.40 is: 156,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,652.40 : 405,978.60 = 104,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,652.40/405,978.60 = 104,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,652.40x = 405,978.60 × 104,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,652.40x = 42,400,567,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,400,567,375.44/270,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,660.60

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