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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,183.32, 406,135.08 and 137,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,183.32, 406,135.08 and 137,732.64 is: 206,273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,183.32 : 406,135.08 = 137,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,183.32/406,135.08 = 137,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,183.32x = 406,135.08 × 137,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,183.32x = 55,938,056,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,938,056,765.01/271,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,273.96

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