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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,886.63, 407,916.61 and 114,072.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,886.63, 407,916.61 and 114,072.71 is: 171,145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,886.63 : 407,916.61 = 114,072.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,886.63/407,916.61 = 114,072.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,886.63x = 407,916.61 × 114,072.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,886.63x = 46,532,150,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,532,150,831.95/271,886.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,145.42

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