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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,928.12, 406,274.40 and 144,540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,928.12, 406,274.40 and 144,540.18 is: 216,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,928.12 : 406,274.40 = 144,540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,928.12/406,274.40 = 144,540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,928.12x = 406,274.40 × 144,540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,928.12x = 58,722,974,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,722,974,905.39/270,928.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,747.43

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