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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,203.80, 406,732.80 and 113,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,203.80, 406,732.80 and 113,399.60 is: 170,068.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,203.80 : 406,732.80 = 113,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,203.80/406,732.80 = 113,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,203.80x = 406,732.80 × 113,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,203.80x = 46,123,336,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123,336,826.88/271,203.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,068.92

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