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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,179.34, 406,722.77 and 71,501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,179.34, 406,722.77 and 71,501.69 is: 107,240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,179.34 : 406,722.77 = 71,501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,179.34/406,722.77 = 71,501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,179.34x = 406,722.77 × 71,501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,179.34x = 29,081,364,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,081,364,056.10/271,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,240.34

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