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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,262.61, 406,973.07 and 121,467.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,262.61, 406,973.07 and 121,467.87 is: 182,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,262.61 : 406,973.07 = 121,467.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,262.61/406,973.07 = 121,467.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,262.61x = 406,973.07 × 121,467.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,262.61x = 49,434,151,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434,151,960.26/271,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,237.25

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