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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,261.11, 406,970.82 and 121,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,261.11, 406,970.82 and 121,466.34 is: 182,234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,261.11 : 406,970.82 = 121,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,261.11/406,970.82 = 121,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,261.11x = 406,970.82 × 121,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,261.11x = 49,433,255,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,255,992.20/271,261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,234.95

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