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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,412.82, 407,122.70 and 71,731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,412.82, 407,122.70 and 71,731.48 is: 107,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,412.82 : 407,122.70 = 71,731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,412.82/407,122.70 = 71,731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,412.82x = 407,122.70 × 71,731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,412.82x = 29,203,512,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,512,436.13/271,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,598.13

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