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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,284.53, 406,977.82 and 109,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,284.53, 406,977.82 and 109,190.97 is: 163,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,284.53 : 406,977.82 = 109,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,284.53/406,977.82 = 109,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,284.53x = 406,977.82 × 109,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,284.53x = 44,438,302,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438,302,661.31/271,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,806.99

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