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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,231.03, 406,790.88 and 102,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,231.03, 406,790.88 and 102,693.34 is: 154,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,231.03 : 406,790.88 = 102,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,231.03/406,790.88 = 102,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,231.03x = 406,790.88 × 102,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,231.03x = 41,774,714,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,714,148.74/271,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,018.93

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