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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,126.13, 406,933.11 and 144,874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,126.13, 406,933.11 and 144,874.29 is: 217,441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,126.13 : 406,933.11 = 144,874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,126.13/406,933.11 = 144,874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,126.13x = 406,933.11 × 144,874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,126.13x = 58,954,145,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,954,145,388.74/271,126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,441.77

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