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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,718.10, 407,771.55 and 114,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,718.10, 407,771.55 and 114,059.70 is: 171,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,718.10 : 407,771.55 = 114,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,718.10/407,771.55 = 114,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,718.10x = 407,771.55 × 114,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,718.10x = 46,510,300,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,510,300,661.54/271,718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,171.15

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