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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,843.18, 406,302.60 and 113,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,843.18, 406,302.60 and 113,035.50 is: 169,569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,843.18 : 406,302.60 = 113,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,843.18/406,302.60 = 113,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,843.18x = 406,302.60 × 113,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,843.18x = 45,926,617,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,926,617,542.30/270,843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,569.04

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