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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,029.16, 406,598.28 and 93,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,029.16, 406,598.28 and 93,543.04 is: 140,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,029.16 : 406,598.28 = 93,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,029.16/406,598.28 = 93,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,029.16x = 406,598.28 × 93,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,029.16x = 38,034,439,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,439,169.97/271,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,333.38

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