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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,221.40, 406,977.90 and 113,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,221.40, 406,977.90 and 113,465.80 is: 170,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,221.40 : 406,977.90 = 113,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,221.40/406,977.90 = 113,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,221.40x = 406,977.90 × 113,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,221.40x = 46,178,073,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178,073,005.82/271,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,259.70

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