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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,292.98, 406,526.37 and 137,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,292.98, 406,526.37 and 137,973.46 is: 206,750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,292.98 : 406,526.37 = 137,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,292.98/406,526.37 = 137,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,292.98x = 406,526.37 × 137,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,292.98x = 56,089,849,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,089,849,850.14/271,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,750.10

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