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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,202.40, 406,803.60 and 187,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,202.40, 406,803.60 and 187,221.60 is: 280,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,202.40 : 406,803.60 = 187,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,202.40/406,803.60 = 187,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,202.40x = 406,803.60 × 187,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,202.40x = 76,162,420,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162,420,877.76/271,202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,832.40

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