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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,135.45, 406,701.13 and 81,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,135.45, 406,701.13 and 81,595 is: 122,391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,135.45 : 406,701.13 = 81,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,135.45/406,701.13 = 81,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,135.45x = 406,701.13 × 81,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,135.45x = 33,184,778,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184,778,702.35/271,135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,391.88

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