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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,030.41, 406,600.16 and 93,544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,030.41, 406,600.16 and 93,544.29 is: 140,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,030.41 : 406,600.16 = 93,544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,030.41/406,600.16 = 93,544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,030.41x = 406,600.16 × 93,544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,030.41x = 38,035,122,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035,122,813.37/271,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,335.26

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