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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,973.39, 407,819.28 and 122,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,973.39, 407,819.28 and 122,084.60 is: 183,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,973.39 : 407,819.28 = 122,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,973.39/407,819.28 = 122,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,973.39x = 407,819.28 × 122,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,973.39x = 49,788,451,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,788,451,631.99/271,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,063.69

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