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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,204.60, 406,814.10 and 84,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,204.60, 406,814.10 and 84,220.60 is: 126,333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,204.60 : 406,814.10 = 84,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,204.60/406,814.10 = 84,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,204.60x = 406,814.10 × 84,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,204.60x = 34,262,127,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,262,127,590.46/271,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,333.14

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