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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,977.85, 408,048.27 and 109,788.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,977.85, 408,048.27 and 109,788.39 is: 164,715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,977.85 : 408,048.27 = 109,788.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,977.85/408,048.27 = 109,788.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,977.85x = 408,048.27 × 109,788.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,977.85x = 44,798,962,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798,962,605.59/271,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,715.48

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