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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,943.68, 406,472.59 and 102,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,943.68, 406,472.59 and 102,460.28 is: 153,712.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,943.68 : 406,472.59 = 102,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,943.68/406,472.59 = 102,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,943.68x = 406,472.59 × 102,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,943.68x = 41,647,295,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647,295,383.73/270,943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,712.00

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