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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,168.32, 406,223.02 and 128,811.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,168.32, 406,223.02 and 128,811.02 is: 192,965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,168.32 : 406,223.02 = 128,811.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,168.32/406,223.02 = 128,811.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,168.32x = 406,223.02 × 128,811.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,168.32x = 52,326,001,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,001,553.68/271,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,965.02

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