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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,271.27, 406,929.02 and 136,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,271.27, 406,929.02 and 136,265.88 is: 204,409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,271.27 : 406,929.02 = 136,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,271.27/406,929.02 = 136,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,271.27x = 406,929.02 × 136,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,271.27x = 55,450,540,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,540,326.51/271,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,409.93

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