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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,799.72, 406,282.62 and 121,165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,799.72, 406,282.62 and 121,165.96 is: 181,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,799.72 : 406,282.62 = 121,165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,799.72/406,282.62 = 121,165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,799.72x = 406,282.62 × 121,165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,799.72x = 49,227,623,683.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,227,623,683.62/270,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,786.10

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