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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,487.44, 406,815.54 and 113,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,487.44, 406,815.54 and 113,629.96 is: 170,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,487.44 : 406,815.54 = 113,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,487.44/406,815.54 = 113,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,487.44x = 406,815.54 × 113,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,487.44x = 46,226,433,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226,433,537.58/271,487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,270.98

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