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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,946.36, 406,438.17 and 81,398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,946.36, 406,438.17 and 81,398.80 is: 122,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,946.36 : 406,438.17 = 81,398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,946.36/406,438.17 = 81,398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,946.36x = 406,438.17 × 81,398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,946.36x = 33,083,579,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,579,312.20/270,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,103.80

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