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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,336.42, 406,998.28 and 71,670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,336.42, 406,998.28 and 71,670.75 is: 107,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,336.42 : 406,998.28 = 71,670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,336.42/406,998.28 = 71,670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,336.42x = 406,998.28 × 71,670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,336.42x = 29,169,871,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169,871,976.31/271,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,504.45

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