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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,016.18, 406,458.90 and 113,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,016.18, 406,458.90 and 113,159.06 is: 169,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,016.18 : 406,458.90 = 113,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,016.18/406,458.90 = 113,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,016.18x = 406,458.90 × 113,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,016.18x = 45,994,507,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994,507,052.63/271,016.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,711.30

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