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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,237.20, 406,758.60 and 138,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,237.20, 406,758.60 and 138,073.20 is: 207,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,237.20 : 406,758.60 = 138,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,237.20/406,758.60 = 138,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,237.20x = 406,758.60 × 138,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,237.20x = 56,162,461,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162,461,529.52/271,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,060.32

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