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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,227.45, 406,601.52 and 102,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,227.45, 406,601.52 and 102,630.72 is: 153,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,227.45 : 406,601.52 = 102,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,227.45/406,601.52 = 102,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,227.45x = 406,601.52 × 102,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,227.45x = 41,729,806,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,729,806,750.69/271,227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,855.40

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