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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,271.20, 406,906.80 and 74,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,271.20, 406,906.80 and 74,279.20 is: 111,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,271.20 : 406,906.80 = 74,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,271.20/406,906.80 = 74,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,271.20x = 406,906.80 × 74,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,271.20x = 30,224,711,578.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,224,711,578.56/271,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,418.80

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