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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,262.60, 406,778.70 and 131,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,262.60, 406,778.70 and 131,064.20 is: 196,540.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,262.60 : 406,778.70 = 131,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,262.60/406,778.70 = 131,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,262.60x = 406,778.70 × 131,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,262.60x = 53,314,124,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,314,124,892.54/271,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,540.64

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