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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,027.95, 406,606.52 and 93,536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,027.95, 406,606.52 and 93,536.49 is: 140,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,027.95 : 406,606.52 = 93,536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,027.95/406,606.52 = 93,536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,027.95x = 406,606.52 × 93,536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,027.95x = 38,032,546,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,032,546,691.91/271,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,327.03

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