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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,659.20, 405,988.80 and 252,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,659.20, 405,988.80 and 252,227.20 is: 378,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,659.20 : 405,988.80 = 252,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,659.20/405,988.80 = 252,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,659.20x = 405,988.80 × 252,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,659.20x = 102,401,418,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,401,418,255.36/270,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,340.80

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