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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,726.07, 406,007.06 and 112,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,726.07, 406,007.06 and 112,917.62 is: 169,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,726.07 : 406,007.06 = 112,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,726.07/406,007.06 = 112,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,726.07x = 406,007.06 × 112,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,726.07x = 45,845,350,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,845,350,918.40/270,726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,342.21

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