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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,285.60, 406,966.80 and 84,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,285.60, 406,966.80 and 84,277.60 is: 126,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,285.60 : 406,966.80 = 84,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,285.60/406,966.80 = 84,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,285.60x = 406,966.80 × 84,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,285.60x = 34,298,185,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298,185,183.68/271,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,428.33

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