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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,268.26, 406,924.52 and 136,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,268.26, 406,924.52 and 136,262.88 is: 204,405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,268.26 : 406,924.52 = 136,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,268.26/406,924.52 = 136,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,268.26x = 406,924.52 × 136,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,268.26x = 55,448,706,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,448,706,356.50/271,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,405.44

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