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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,423.40, 406,940.70 and 113,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,423.40, 406,940.70 and 113,570.60 is: 170,274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,423.40 : 406,940.70 = 113,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,423.40/406,940.70 = 113,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,423.40x = 406,940.70 × 113,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,423.40x = 46,216,499,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216,499,463.42/271,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,274.56

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