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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,946.23, 407,779.14 and 122,058.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,946.23, 407,779.14 and 122,058.03 is: 183,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,946.23 : 407,779.14 = 122,058.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,946.23/407,779.14 = 122,058.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,946.23x = 407,779.14 × 122,058.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,946.23x = 49,772,718,503.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,772,718,503.49/271,946.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,024.12

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