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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,419.50, 406,714.07 and 145,077.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,419.50, 406,714.07 and 145,077.72 is: 217,394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,419.50 : 406,714.07 = 145,077.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,419.50/406,714.07 = 145,077.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,419.50x = 406,714.07 × 145,077.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,419.50x = 59,005,149,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,005,149,242.13/271,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,394.66

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