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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,976.88, 407,824.52 and 122,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,976.88, 407,824.52 and 122,088.12 is: 183,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,976.88 : 407,824.52 = 122,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,976.88/407,824.52 = 122,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,976.88x = 407,824.52 × 122,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,976.88x = 49,790,528,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,790,528,936.70/271,976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,068.98

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