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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,032.16, 406,474.80 and 113,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,032.16, 406,474.80 and 113,227.60 is: 169,810.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,032.16 : 406,474.80 = 113,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,032.16/406,474.80 = 113,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,032.16x = 406,474.80 × 113,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,032.16x = 46,024,166,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,024,166,064.48/271,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,810.72

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