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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,912.69, 407,927.40 and 114,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,912.69, 407,927.40 and 114,050.17 is: 171,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,912.69 : 407,927.40 = 114,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,912.69/407,927.40 = 114,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,912.69x = 407,927.40 × 114,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,912.69x = 46,524,189,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524,189,317.66/271,912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,099.74

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