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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,397.54, 407,097.35 and 113,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,397.54, 407,097.35 and 113,515.24 is: 170,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,397.54 : 407,097.35 = 113,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,397.54/407,097.35 = 113,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,397.54x = 407,097.35 × 113,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,397.54x = 46,211,753,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211,753,388.61/271,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,273.29

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