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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,687.54, 407,552.91 and 84,700.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,687.54, 407,552.91 and 84,700.66 is: 127,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,687.54 : 407,552.91 = 84,700.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,687.54/407,552.91 = 84,700.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,687.54x = 407,552.91 × 84,700.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,687.54x = 34,520,000,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,000,461.92/271,687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,057.72

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