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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,849.80, 434,774.70 and 270,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,849.80, 434,774.70 and 270,166.80 is: 405,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,849.80 : 434,774.70 = 270,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,849.80/434,774.70 = 270,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,849.80x = 434,774.70 × 270,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,849.80x = 117,461,689,419.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,461,689,419.96/289,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,250.20

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