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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,247.67, 406,888.40 and 71,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,247.67, 406,888.40 and 71,568.26 is: 107,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,247.67 : 406,888.40 = 71,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,247.67/406,888.40 = 71,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,247.67x = 406,888.40 × 71,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,247.67x = 29,120,295,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120,295,461.56/271,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,356.85

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