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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,488.44, 406,817.04 and 113,630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,488.44, 406,817.04 and 113,630.96 is: 170,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,488.44 : 406,817.04 = 113,630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,488.44/406,817.04 = 113,630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,488.44x = 406,817.04 × 113,630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,488.44x = 46,227,010,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,227,010,799.56/271,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,272.48

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