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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,005.89, 406,427.82 and 81,415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,005.89, 406,427.82 and 81,415.55 is: 122,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,005.89 : 406,427.82 = 81,415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,005.89/406,427.82 = 81,415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,005.89x = 406,427.82 × 81,415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,005.89x = 33,089,544,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,544,500.60/271,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,098.99

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