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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,682.40, 406,023.60 and 73,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,682.40, 406,023.60 and 73,690.40 is: 110,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,682.40 : 406,023.60 = 73,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,682.40/406,023.60 = 73,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,682.40x = 406,023.60 × 73,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,682.40x = 29,920,041,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920,041,493.44/270,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,535.60

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