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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,835.32, 406,004.16 and 93,300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,835.32, 406,004.16 and 93,300.12 is: 139,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,835.32 : 406,004.16 = 93,300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,835.32/406,004.16 = 93,300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,835.32x = 406,004.16 × 93,300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,835.32x = 37,880,236,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,880,236,848.50/270,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,864.46

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