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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,285.10, 406,812.45 and 131,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,285.10, 406,812.45 and 131,086.70 is: 196,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,285.10 : 406,812.45 = 131,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,285.10/406,812.45 = 131,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,285.10x = 406,812.45 × 131,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,285.10x = 53,327,701,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327,701,589.42/271,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,574.38

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