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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,247.52, 406,871.30 and 105,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,247.52, 406,871.30 and 105,035.52 is: 157,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,247.52 : 406,871.30 = 105,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,247.52/406,871.30 = 105,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,247.52x = 406,871.30 × 105,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,247.52x = 42,735,938,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735,938,568.58/271,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,553.29

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