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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,029.66, 406,599.03 and 93,543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,029.66, 406,599.03 and 93,543.54 is: 140,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,029.66 : 406,599.03 = 93,543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,029.66/406,599.03 = 93,543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,029.66x = 406,599.03 × 93,543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,029.66x = 38,034,712,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,712,626.77/271,029.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,334.13

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