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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,845.41, 406,019.33 and 93,310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,845.41, 406,019.33 and 93,310.21 is: 139,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,845.41 : 406,019.33 = 93,310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,845.41/406,019.33 = 93,310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,845.41x = 406,019.33 × 93,310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,845.41x = 37,885,748,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885,748,479.81/270,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,879.60

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