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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,016.46, 406,663.47 and 129,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,016.46, 406,663.47 and 129,022.38 is: 193,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,016.46 : 406,663.47 = 129,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,016.46/406,663.47 = 129,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,016.46x = 406,663.47 × 129,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,016.46x = 52,468,688,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468,688,758.46/271,016.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,599.64

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