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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,568.80, 407,189.56 and 121,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,568.80, 407,189.56 and 121,782 is: 182,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,568.80 : 407,189.56 = 121,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,568.80/407,189.56 = 121,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,568.80x = 407,189.56 × 121,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,568.80x = 49,588,358,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,588,358,995.92/271,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,599.62

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