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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,105.70, 406,658.55 and 84,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,105.70, 406,658.55 and 84,117.20 is: 126,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,105.70 : 406,658.55 = 84,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,105.70/406,658.55 = 84,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,105.70x = 406,658.55 × 84,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,105.70x = 34,206,978,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,978,582.06/271,105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,175.80

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