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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,274.03, 406,962.08 and 109,180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,274.03, 406,962.08 and 109,180.47 is: 163,791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,274.03 : 406,962.08 = 109,180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,274.03/406,962.08 = 109,180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,274.03x = 406,962.08 × 109,180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,274.03x = 44,432,310,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,310,620.68/271,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,791.25

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