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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,710.96, 406,109.64 and 93,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,710.96, 406,109.64 and 93,174.08 is: 139,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,710.96 : 406,109.64 = 93,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,710.96/406,109.64 = 93,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,710.96x = 406,109.64 × 93,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,710.96x = 37,838,892,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838,892,086.13/270,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,775.99

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