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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,050.96, 406,497.37 and 91,116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,050.96, 406,497.37 and 91,116.05 is: 136,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,050.96 : 406,497.37 = 91,116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,050.96/406,497.37 = 91,116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,050.96x = 406,497.37 × 91,116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,050.96x = 37,038,434,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038,434,295.56/271,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,647.49

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