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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,028.16, 406,596.78 and 93,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,028.16, 406,596.78 and 93,542.04 is: 140,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,028.16 : 406,596.78 = 93,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,028.16/406,596.78 = 93,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,028.16x = 406,596.78 × 93,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,028.16x = 38,033,892,258.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033,892,258.63/271,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,331.88

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