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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,838.80, 406,951.80 and 202,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,838.80, 406,951.80 and 202,027.60 is: 302,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,838.80 : 406,951.80 = 202,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,838.80/406,951.80 = 202,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,838.80x = 406,951.80 × 202,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,838.80x = 82,215,495,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,215,495,469.68/271,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,442.09

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