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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,997.82, 407,581.07 and 114,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,997.82, 407,581.07 and 114,140.16 is: 171,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,997.82 : 407,581.07 = 114,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,997.82/407,581.07 = 114,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,997.82x = 407,581.07 × 114,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,997.82x = 46,521,367,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,521,367,972.07/271,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,035.81

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