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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,319.80, 406,979.70 and 176,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,319.80, 406,979.70 and 176,841.40 is: 265,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,319.80 : 406,979.70 = 176,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,319.80/406,979.70 = 176,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,319.80x = 406,979.70 × 176,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,319.80x = 71,970,859,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,970,859,919.58/271,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,262.10

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