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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,213.80, 406,935.90 and 130,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,213.80, 406,935.90 and 130,900.20 is: 196,405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,213.80 : 406,935.90 = 130,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,213.80/406,935.90 = 130,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,213.80x = 406,935.90 × 130,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,213.80x = 53,267,990,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,267,990,697.18/271,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,405.90

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