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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,652.70, 405,979.05 and 122,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,652.70, 405,979.05 and 122,908.70 is: 184,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,652.70 : 405,979.05 = 122,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,652.70/405,979.05 = 122,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,652.70x = 405,979.05 × 122,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,652.70x = 49,898,357,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,898,357,262.74/270,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,363.05

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