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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,789.47, 406,101.04 and 187,087.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,789.47, 406,101.04 and 187,087.51 is: 280,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,789.47 : 406,101.04 = 187,087.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,789.47/406,101.04 = 187,087.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,789.47x = 406,101.04 × 187,087.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,789.47x = 75,976,432,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,976,432,382.01/270,789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,573.81

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