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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,948.45, 407,782.61 and 122,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,948.45, 407,782.61 and 122,060.24 is: 183,027.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,948.45 : 407,782.61 = 122,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,948.45/407,782.61 = 122,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,948.45x = 407,782.61 × 122,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,948.45x = 49,774,042,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,774,042,634.13/271,948.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,027.49

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