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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,234.40, 406,997.40 and 113,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,234.40, 406,997.40 and 113,478.80 is: 170,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,234.40 : 406,997.40 = 113,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,234.40/406,997.40 = 113,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,234.40x = 406,997.40 × 113,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,234.40x = 46,185,576,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185,576,555.12/271,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,279.20

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