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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,058.81, 406,960.61 and 138,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,058.81, 406,960.61 and 138,028.46 is: 207,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,058.81 : 406,960.61 = 138,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,058.81/406,960.61 = 138,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,058.81x = 406,960.61 × 138,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,058.81x = 56,172,143,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172,143,554.02/271,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,232.31

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