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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,869.20, 406,368.60 and 130,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,869.20, 406,368.60 and 130,512.40 is: 195,799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,869.20 : 406,368.60 = 130,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,869.20/406,368.60 = 130,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,869.20x = 406,368.60 × 130,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,869.20x = 53,036,141,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,141,270.64/270,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,799.82

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