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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,269.60, 406,942.80 and 84,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,269.60, 406,942.80 and 84,261.60 is: 126,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,269.60 : 406,942.80 = 84,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,269.60/406,942.80 = 84,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,269.60x = 406,942.80 × 84,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,269.60x = 34,289,651,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,651,436.48/271,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,404.33

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