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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,801.41, 406,220.54 and 71,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,801.41, 406,220.54 and 71,121.44 is: 106,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,801.41 : 406,220.54 = 71,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,801.41/406,220.54 = 71,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,801.41x = 406,220.54 × 71,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,801.41x = 28,890,987,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,890,987,375.67/270,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,686.99

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