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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,985.98, 406,731.06 and 137,965.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,985.98, 406,731.06 and 137,965.74 is: 207,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,985.98 : 406,731.06 = 137,965.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,985.98/406,731.06 = 137,965.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,985.98x = 406,731.06 × 137,965.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,985.98x = 56,114,951,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114,951,673.88/270,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,076.96

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