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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,669.26, 407,592.44 and 136,663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,669.26, 407,592.44 and 136,663.65 is: 205,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,669.26 : 407,592.44 = 136,663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,669.26/407,592.44 = 136,663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,669.26x = 407,592.44 × 136,663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,669.26x = 55,703,070,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703,070,562.81/271,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,040.02

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