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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,089.32, 406,773.39 and 129,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,089.32, 406,773.39 and 129,095.61 is: 193,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,089.32 : 406,773.39 = 129,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,089.32/406,773.39 = 129,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,089.32x = 406,773.39 × 129,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,089.32x = 52,512,657,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,657,872.53/271,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,709.80

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