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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,989.60, 408,118.08 and 122,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,989.60, 408,118.08 and 122,335.68 is: 183,563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,989.60 : 408,118.08 = 122,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,989.60/408,118.08 = 122,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,989.60x = 408,118.08 × 122,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,989.60x = 49,927,402,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,927,402,837.09/271,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,563.65

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