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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,999.80, 408,057.30 and 82,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,999.80, 408,057.30 and 82,444.60 is: 123,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,999.80 : 408,057.30 = 82,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,999.80/408,057.30 = 82,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,999.80x = 408,057.30 × 82,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,999.80x = 33,642,120,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,642,120,875.58/271,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,684.36

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