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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,690.59, 405,895.98 and 118,825.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,690.59, 405,895.98 and 118,825.51 is: 178,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,690.59 : 405,895.98 = 118,825.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,690.59/405,895.98 = 118,825.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,690.59x = 405,895.98 × 118,825.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,690.59x = 48,230,796,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,230,796,830.45/270,690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,176.85

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