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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,285.03, 406,978.57 and 109,191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,285.03, 406,978.57 and 109,191.47 is: 163,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,285.03 : 406,978.57 = 109,191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,285.03/406,978.57 = 109,191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,285.03x = 406,978.57 × 109,191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,285.03x = 44,438,588,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438,588,316.80/271,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,807.75

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