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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,811.40, 407,862.90 and 114,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,811.40, 407,862.90 and 114,055.80 is: 171,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,811.40 : 407,862.90 = 114,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,811.40/407,862.90 = 114,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,811.40x = 407,862.90 × 114,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,811.40x = 46,519,129,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,129,349.82/271,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,144.88

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