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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,204.20, 406,871.10 and 130,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,204.20, 406,871.10 and 130,847.40 is: 196,302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,204.20 : 406,871.10 = 130,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,204.20/406,871.10 = 130,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,204.20x = 406,871.10 × 130,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,204.20x = 53,238,025,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,025,570.14/271,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,302.36

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