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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,041.14, 406,562.60 and 68,637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,041.14, 406,562.60 and 68,637.13 is: 102,955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,041.14 : 406,562.60 = 68,637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,041.14/406,562.60 = 68,637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,041.14x = 406,562.60 × 68,637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,041.14x = 27,905,290,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,290,029.34/271,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,955.92

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