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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,916.65, 406,624.86 and 137,892.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,916.65, 406,624.86 and 137,892.78 is: 206,966.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,916.65 : 406,624.86 = 137,892.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,916.65/406,624.86 = 137,892.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,916.65x = 406,624.86 × 137,892.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,916.65x = 56,070,632,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070,632,362.51/270,916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,966.36

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