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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,015.68, 406,773.36 and 137,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,015.68, 406,773.36 and 137,991.84 is: 207,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,015.68 : 406,773.36 = 137,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,015.68/406,773.36 = 137,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,015.68x = 406,773.36 × 137,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,015.68x = 56,131,404,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131,404,409.38/271,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,114.97

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