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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,354.24, 406,929.12 and 113,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,354.24, 406,929.12 and 113,593.60 is: 170,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,354.24 : 406,929.12 = 113,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,354.24/406,929.12 = 113,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,354.24x = 406,929.12 × 113,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,354.24x = 46,224,543,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224,543,685.63/271,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,347.60

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