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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,144.68, 406,828.50 and 119,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,144.68, 406,828.50 and 119,263.56 is: 178,944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,144.68 : 406,828.50 = 119,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,144.68/406,828.50 = 119,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,144.68x = 406,828.50 × 119,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,144.68x = 48,519,815,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519,815,219.46/271,144.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,944.37

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