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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,062.60, 406,205.10 and 199,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,062.60, 406,205.10 and 199,426.20 is: 298,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,062.60 : 406,205.10 = 199,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,062.60/406,205.10 = 199,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,062.60x = 406,205.10 × 199,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,062.60x = 81,007,939,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007,939,513.62/271,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,853.25

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