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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,291.44, 406,902.06 and 71,626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,291.44, 406,902.06 and 71,626.86 is: 107,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,291.44 : 406,902.06 = 71,626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,291.44/406,902.06 = 71,626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,291.44x = 406,902.06 × 71,626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,291.44x = 29,145,116,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145,116,885.33/271,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,431.02

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