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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,841.18, 406,299.60 and 113,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,841.18, 406,299.60 and 113,033.50 is: 169,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,841.18 : 406,299.60 = 113,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,841.18/406,299.60 = 113,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,841.18x = 406,299.60 × 113,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,841.18x = 45,925,465,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925,465,836.60/270,841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,566.04

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