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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,050.81, 406,378.94 and 113,324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,050.81, 406,378.94 and 113,324.01 is: 169,903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,050.81 : 406,378.94 = 113,324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,050.81/406,378.94 = 113,324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,050.81x = 406,378.94 × 113,324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,050.81x = 46,052,490,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,490,493.73/271,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,903.53

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