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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,317.80, 406,976.70 and 123,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,317.80, 406,976.70 and 123,861.80 is: 185,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,317.80 : 406,976.70 = 123,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,317.80/406,976.70 = 123,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,317.80x = 406,976.70 × 123,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,317.80x = 50,408,866,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,408,866,620.06/271,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,792.70

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