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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,014.18, 406,455.90 and 113,157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,014.18, 406,455.90 and 113,157.06 is: 169,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,014.18 : 406,455.90 = 113,157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,014.18/406,455.90 = 113,157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,014.18x = 406,455.90 × 113,157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,014.18x = 45,993,354,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993,354,663.65/271,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,708.30

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