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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,974.39, 407,820.78 and 122,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,974.39, 407,820.78 and 122,085.60 is: 183,065.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,974.39 : 407,820.78 = 122,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,974.39/407,820.78 = 122,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,974.39x = 407,820.78 × 122,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,974.39x = 49,789,044,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,789,044,618.77/271,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,065.19

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