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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,303.20, 406,857.60 and 138,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,303.20, 406,857.60 and 138,139.20 is: 207,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,303.20 : 406,857.60 = 138,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,303.20/406,857.60 = 138,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,303.20x = 406,857.60 × 138,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,303.20x = 56,202,983,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202,983,377.92/271,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,159.31

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