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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,181.85, 406,726.51 and 71,504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,181.85, 406,726.51 and 71,504.19 is: 107,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,181.85 : 406,726.51 = 71,504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,181.85/406,726.51 = 71,504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,181.85x = 406,726.51 × 71,504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,181.85x = 29,082,649,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082,649,649.08/271,181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,244.09

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