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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,717.78, 407,445.58 and 113,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,717.78, 407,445.58 and 113,903.86 is: 170,800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,717.78 : 407,445.58 = 113,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,717.78/407,445.58 = 113,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,717.78x = 407,445.58 × 113,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,717.78x = 46,409,624,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,624,301.94/271,717.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,800.84

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