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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,752.76, 406,129.95 and 93,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,752.76, 406,129.95 and 93,257.46 is: 139,886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,752.76 : 406,129.95 = 93,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,752.76/406,129.95 = 93,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,752.76x = 406,129.95 × 93,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,752.76x = 37,874,647,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,874,647,566.93/270,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,886.47

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