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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,207.35, 406,716.64 and 111,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,207.35, 406,716.64 and 111,237.85 is: 166,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,207.35 : 406,716.64 = 111,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,207.35/406,716.64 = 111,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,207.35x = 406,716.64 × 111,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,207.35x = 45,242,284,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242,284,592.82/271,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,818.06

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