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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,205.40, 406,808.10 and 187,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,205.40, 406,808.10 and 187,224.60 is: 280,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,205.40 : 406,808.10 = 187,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,205.40/406,808.10 = 187,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,205.40x = 406,808.10 × 187,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,205.40x = 76,164,483,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,164,483,799.26/271,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,836.90

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