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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,214.80, 406,937.40 and 130,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,214.80, 406,937.40 and 130,901.20 is: 196,407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,214.80 : 406,937.40 = 130,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,214.80/406,937.40 = 130,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,214.80x = 406,937.40 × 130,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,214.80x = 53,268,593,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,268,593,984.88/271,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,407.40

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