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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,060.80, 406,591.20 and 131,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,060.80, 406,591.20 and 131,092.80 is: 196,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,060.80 : 406,591.20 = 131,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,060.80/406,591.20 = 131,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,060.80x = 406,591.20 × 131,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,060.80x = 53,301,178,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,301,178,863.36/271,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,639.20

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