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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,952.40, 406,690.92 and 130,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,952.40, 406,690.92 and 130,809.36 is: 196,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,952.40 : 406,690.92 = 130,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,952.40/406,690.92 = 130,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,952.40x = 406,690.92 × 130,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,952.40x = 53,198,978,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,198,978,963.01/270,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,340.68

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