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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,014.40, 406,521.60 and 201,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,014.40, 406,521.60 and 201,030.40 is: 301,545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,014.40 : 406,521.60 = 201,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,014.40/406,521.60 = 201,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,014.40x = 406,521.60 × 201,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,014.40x = 81,723,199,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723,199,856.64/271,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,545.60

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