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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,714.78, 407,590.89 and 113,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,714.78, 407,590.89 and 113,784.22 is: 170,684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,714.78 : 407,590.89 = 113,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,714.78/407,590.89 = 113,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,714.78x = 407,590.89 × 113,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,714.78x = 46,377,411,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,411,497.76/271,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,684.17

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