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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,279.02, 406,902.13 and 121,479.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,279.02, 406,902.13 and 121,479.09 is: 182,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,279.02 : 406,902.13 = 121,479.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,279.02/406,902.13 = 121,479.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,279.02x = 406,902.13 × 121,479.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,279.02x = 49,430,101,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,430,101,614.03/271,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,211.29

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