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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,194.36, 406,745.28 and 71,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,194.36, 406,745.28 and 71,516.70 is: 107,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,194.36 : 406,745.28 = 71,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,194.36/406,745.28 = 71,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,194.36x = 406,745.28 × 71,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,194.36x = 29,089,080,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,089,080,166.18/271,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,262.85

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