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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,050.37, 406,496.49 and 91,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,050.37, 406,496.49 and 91,115.46 is: 136,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,050.37 : 406,496.49 = 91,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,050.37/406,496.49 = 91,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,050.37x = 406,496.49 × 91,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,050.37x = 37,038,115,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038,115,180.68/271,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,646.61

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