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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,213.25, 406,773.39 and 71,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,213.25, 406,773.39 and 71,535.59 is: 107,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,213.25 : 406,773.39 = 71,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,213.25/406,773.39 = 71,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,213.25x = 406,773.39 × 71,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,213.25x = 29,098,774,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,098,774,209.74/271,213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,291.13

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