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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,314.32, 407,092.44 and 105,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,314.32, 407,092.44 and 105,115.28 is: 157,719.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,314.32 : 407,092.44 = 105,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,314.32/407,092.44 = 105,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,314.32x = 407,092.44 × 105,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,314.32x = 42,791,635,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,791,635,816.48/271,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,719.78

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