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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,305.60, 406,843.20 and 131,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,305.60, 406,843.20 and 131,107.20 is: 196,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,305.60 : 406,843.20 = 131,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,305.60/406,843.20 = 131,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,305.60x = 406,843.20 × 131,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,305.60x = 53,340,072,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,340,072,791.04/271,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,605.13

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