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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,051.88, 406,498.74 and 91,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,051.88, 406,498.74 and 91,116.96 is: 136,648.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,051.88 : 406,498.74 = 91,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,051.88/406,498.74 = 91,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,051.88x = 406,498.74 × 91,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,051.88x = 37,038,929,432.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038,929,432.63/271,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,648.86

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