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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,744.11, 407,419.34 and 136,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,744.11, 407,419.34 and 136,891.26 is: 205,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,744.11 : 407,419.34 = 136,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,744.11/407,419.34 = 136,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,744.11x = 407,419.34 × 136,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,744.11x = 55,772,146,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772,146,116.51/271,744.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,237.74

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