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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,030.20, 406,609.89 and 93,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,030.20, 406,609.89 and 93,538.75 is: 140,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,030.20 : 406,609.89 = 93,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,030.20/406,609.89 = 93,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,030.20x = 406,609.89 × 93,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,030.20x = 38,033,780,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033,780,848.24/271,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,330.42

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