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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,749.80, 406,124.70 and 266,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,749.80, 406,124.70 and 266,084.20 is: 399,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,749.80 : 406,124.70 = 266,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,749.80/406,124.70 = 266,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,749.80x = 406,124.70 × 266,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,749.80x = 108,063,365,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,063,365,899.74/270,749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,126.30

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