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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,441.40, 406,897.35 and 129,248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,441.40, 406,897.35 and 129,248.47 is: 193,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,441.40 : 406,897.35 = 129,248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,441.40/406,897.35 = 129,248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,441.40x = 406,897.35 × 129,248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,441.40x = 52,590,857,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,590,857,669.70/271,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,746.64

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