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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,773.28, 406,224.72 and 83,784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,773.28, 406,224.72 and 83,784.78 is: 125,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,773.28 : 406,224.72 = 83,784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,773.28/406,224.72 = 83,784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,773.28x = 406,224.72 × 83,784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,773.28x = 34,035,448,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,035,448,795.76/270,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,697.22

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