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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,901.92, 406,379.61 and 93,385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,901.92, 406,379.61 and 93,385.56 is: 140,087.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,901.92 : 406,379.61 = 93,385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,901.92/406,379.61 = 93,385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,901.92x = 406,379.61 × 93,385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,901.92x = 37,949,987,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949,987,452.43/270,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,087.55

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