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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,060.66, 406,610.96 and 71,379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,060.66, 406,610.96 and 71,379.66 is: 107,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,060.66 : 406,610.96 = 71,379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,060.66/406,610.96 = 71,379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,060.66x = 406,610.96 × 71,379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,060.66x = 29,023,751,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,751,720.18/271,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,074.75

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