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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,273.53, 406,961.33 and 109,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,273.53, 406,961.33 and 109,179.97 is: 163,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,273.53 : 406,961.33 = 109,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,273.53/406,961.33 = 109,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,273.53x = 406,961.33 × 109,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,273.53x = 44,432,025,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,025,800.56/271,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,790.50

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