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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,021.62, 406,904.83 and 137,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,021.62, 406,904.83 and 137,991.27 is: 207,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,021.62 : 406,904.83 = 137,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,021.62/406,904.83 = 137,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,021.62x = 406,904.83 × 137,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,021.62x = 56,149,314,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,149,314,260.83/271,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,176.51

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