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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,987.44, 406,502.20 and 81,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,987.44, 406,502.20 and 81,433.02 is: 122,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,987.44 : 406,502.20 = 81,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,987.44/406,502.20 = 81,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,987.44x = 406,502.20 × 81,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,987.44x = 33,102,701,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,701,782.64/270,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,155.85

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