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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,671.98, 405,823.44 and 137,295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,671.98, 405,823.44 and 137,295.05 is: 205,848.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,671.98 : 405,823.44 = 137,295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,671.98/405,823.44 = 137,295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,671.98x = 405,823.44 × 137,295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,671.98x = 55,717,549,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717,549,485.97/270,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,848.97

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