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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,384.21, 406,998.55 and 91,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,384.21, 406,998.55 and 91,450 is: 137,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,384.21 : 406,998.55 = 91,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,384.21/406,998.55 = 91,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,384.21x = 406,998.55 × 91,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,384.21x = 37,220,017,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220,017,397.50/271,384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,148.80

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