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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,028.45, 406,607.27 and 93,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,028.45, 406,607.27 and 93,537 is: 140,327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,028.45 : 406,607.27 = 93,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,028.45/406,607.27 = 93,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,028.45x = 406,607.27 × 93,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,028.45x = 38,032,823,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,032,823,746.31/271,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,327.79

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