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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,206.40, 406,809.60 and 145,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,206.40, 406,809.60 and 145,235.20 is: 217,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,206.40 : 406,809.60 = 145,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,206.40/406,809.60 = 145,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,206.40x = 406,809.60 × 145,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,206.40x = 59,083,073,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,083,073,617.92/271,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,852.80

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