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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,271.07, 406,823.49 and 187,569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,271.07, 406,823.49 and 187,569.11 is: 281,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,271.07 : 406,823.49 = 187,569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,271.07/406,823.49 = 187,569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,271.07x = 406,823.49 × 187,569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,271.07x = 76,307,519,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,307,519,946.39/271,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,296.20

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