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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,963.30, 408,031.35 and 122,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,963.30, 408,031.35 and 122,145.70 is: 183,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,963.30 : 408,031.35 = 122,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,963.30/408,031.35 = 122,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,963.30x = 408,031.35 × 122,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,963.30x = 49,839,274,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839,274,867.70/271,963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,257.35

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