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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,689.40, 406,034.10 and 73,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,689.40, 406,034.10 and 73,697.40 is: 110,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,689.40 : 406,034.10 = 73,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,689.40/406,034.10 = 73,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,689.40x = 406,034.10 × 73,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,689.40x = 29,923,657,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923,657,481.34/270,689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,546.10

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