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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,183.33, 406,728.78 and 71,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,183.33, 406,728.78 and 71,505.70 is: 107,246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,183.33 : 406,728.78 = 71,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,183.33/406,728.78 = 71,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,183.33x = 406,728.78 × 71,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,183.33x = 29,083,426,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,083,426,124.05/271,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,246.36

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