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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,739.50, 406,109.25 and 73,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,739.50, 406,109.25 and 73,747.50 is: 110,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,739.50 : 406,109.25 = 73,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,739.50/406,109.25 = 73,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,739.50x = 406,109.25 × 73,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,739.50x = 29,949,541,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949,541,914.38/270,739.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,621.25

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