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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,104.42, 407,029.29 and 138,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,104.42, 407,029.29 and 138,074.34 is: 207,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,104.42 : 407,029.29 = 138,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,104.42/407,029.29 = 138,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,104.42x = 407,029.29 × 138,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,104.42x = 56,200,300,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200,300,577.42/271,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,301.31

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