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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,744.54, 407,485.14 and 113,930.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,744.54, 407,485.14 and 113,930.62 is: 170,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,744.54 : 407,485.14 = 113,930.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,744.54/407,485.14 = 113,930.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,744.54x = 407,485.14 × 113,930.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,744.54x = 46,425,034,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425,034,640.99/271,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,840.73

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