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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,954, 407,639.40 and 131,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,954, 407,639.40 and 131,402.80 is: 196,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,954 : 407,639.40 = 131,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,954/407,639.40 = 131,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,954x = 407,639.40 × 131,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,954x = 53,564,958,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,564,958,550.32/271,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,963.30

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