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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,216.43, 406,851.98 and 71,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,216.43, 406,851.98 and 71,550.62 is: 107,333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,216.43 : 406,851.98 = 71,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,216.43/406,851.98 = 71,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,216.43x = 406,851.98 × 71,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,216.43x = 29,110,511,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110,511,417.23/271,216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,333.14

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