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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,953.60, 406,430.40 and 123,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,953.60, 406,430.40 and 123,209.60 is: 184,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,953.60 : 406,430.40 = 123,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,953.60/406,430.40 = 123,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,953.60x = 406,430.40 × 123,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,953.60x = 50,076,127,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,076,127,011.84/270,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,814.40

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