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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,805.72, 406,291.62 and 121,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,805.72, 406,291.62 and 121,171.96 is: 181,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,805.72 : 406,291.62 = 121,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,805.72/406,291.62 = 121,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,805.72x = 406,291.62 × 121,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,805.72x = 49,231,151,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231,151,926.98/270,805.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,795.10

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