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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,007.67, 406,446.17 and 113,150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,007.67, 406,446.17 and 113,150.55 is: 169,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,007.67 : 406,446.17 = 113,150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,007.67/406,446.17 = 113,150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,007.67x = 406,446.17 × 113,150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,007.67x = 45,989,607,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989,607,115.14/271,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,698.54

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