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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,957.53, 406,688.47 and 137,937.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,957.53, 406,688.47 and 137,937.37 is: 207,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,957.53 : 406,688.47 = 137,937.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,957.53/406,688.47 = 137,937.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,957.53x = 406,688.47 × 137,937.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,957.53x = 56,097,535,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,097,535,927.68/270,957.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,034.43

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