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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,959.65, 406,691.66 and 137,939.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,959.65, 406,691.66 and 137,939.49 is: 207,037.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,959.65 : 406,691.66 = 137,939.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,959.65/406,691.66 = 137,939.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,959.65x = 406,691.66 × 137,939.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,959.65x = 56,098,839,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,098,839,477.96/270,959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,037.62

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