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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,718.78, 407,596.90 and 113,788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,718.78, 407,596.90 and 113,788.22 is: 170,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,718.78 : 407,596.90 = 113,788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,718.78/407,596.90 = 113,788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,718.78x = 407,596.90 × 113,788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,718.78x = 46,379,725,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,725,728.52/271,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,690.17

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