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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,406.70, 407,110.05 and 187,425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,406.70, 407,110.05 and 187,425.90 is: 281,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,406.70 : 407,110.05 = 187,425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,406.70/407,110.05 = 187,425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,406.70x = 407,110.05 × 187,425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,406.70x = 76,302,967,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,302,967,520.30/271,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,138.85

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