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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,752.28, 406,501.08 and 137,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,752.28, 406,501.08 and 137,722.47 is: 206,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,752.28 : 406,501.08 = 137,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,752.28/406,501.08 = 137,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,752.28x = 406,501.08 × 137,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,752.28x = 55,984,332,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,984,332,795.27/270,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,773.26

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