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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,993.20, 408,149.76 and 114,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,993.20, 408,149.76 and 114,209.52 is: 171,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,993.20 : 408,149.76 = 114,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,993.20/408,149.76 = 114,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,993.20x = 408,149.76 × 114,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,993.20x = 46,614,588,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614,588,177.72/271,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,381.45

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