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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,357.24, 406,933.62 and 113,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,357.24, 406,933.62 and 113,596.60 is: 170,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,357.24 : 406,933.62 = 113,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,357.24/406,933.62 = 113,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,357.24x = 406,933.62 × 113,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,357.24x = 46,226,275,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226,275,657.69/271,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,352.10

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