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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,197.51, 406,701.94 and 111,228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,197.51, 406,701.94 and 111,228.03 is: 166,803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,197.51 : 406,701.94 = 111,228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,197.51/406,701.94 = 111,228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,197.51x = 406,701.94 × 111,228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,197.51x = 45,236,653,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,653,549.87/271,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,803.35

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