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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,251.40, 406,877.10 and 131,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,251.40, 406,877.10 and 131,024.20 is: 196,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,251.40 : 406,877.10 = 131,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,251.40/406,877.10 = 131,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,251.40x = 406,877.10 × 131,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,251.40x = 53,310,746,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310,746,525.82/271,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,536.30

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