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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,052.88, 406,500.24 and 91,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,052.88, 406,500.24 and 91,117.96 is: 136,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,052.88 : 406,500.24 = 91,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,052.88/406,500.24 = 91,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,052.88x = 406,500.24 × 91,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,052.88x = 37,039,472,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,472,608.31/271,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,650.36

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