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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,003.68, 406,755.36 and 137,979.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,003.68, 406,755.36 and 137,979.78 is: 207,096.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,003.68 : 406,755.36 = 137,979.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,003.68/406,755.36 = 137,979.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,003.68x = 406,755.36 × 137,979.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,003.68x = 56,124,015,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,015,086.62/271,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,096.87

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