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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,934.96, 406,337 and 113,077.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,934.96, 406,337 and 113,077.84 is: 169,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,934.96 : 406,337 = 113,077.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,934.96/406,337 = 113,077.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,934.96x = 406,337 × 113,077.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,934.96x = 45,947,710,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,710,272.08/270,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,589.45

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