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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,756.80, 406,135.20 and 266,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,756.80, 406,135.20 and 266,091.20 is: 399,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,756.80 : 406,135.20 = 266,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,756.80/406,135.20 = 266,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,756.80x = 406,135.20 × 266,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,756.80x = 108,069,002,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,069,002,730.24/270,756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,136.80

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