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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,920.40, 406,407.36 and 93,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,920.40, 406,407.36 and 93,404.08 is: 140,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,920.40 : 406,407.36 = 93,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,920.40/406,407.36 = 93,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,920.40x = 406,407.36 × 93,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,920.40x = 37,960,105,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,960,105,566.03/270,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,115.35

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