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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,852.64, 406,166.64 and 102,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,852.64, 406,166.64 and 102,343.84 is: 153,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,852.64 : 406,166.64 = 102,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,852.64/406,166.64 = 102,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,852.64x = 406,166.64 × 102,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,852.64x = 41,568,653,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568,653,617.50/270,852.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,473.32

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