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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,241.75, 406,879.56 and 71,562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,241.75, 406,879.56 and 71,562.33 is: 107,347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,241.75 : 406,879.56 = 71,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,241.75/406,879.56 = 71,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,241.75x = 406,879.56 × 71,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,241.75x = 29,117,249,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117,249,342.97/271,241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,347.96

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