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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,030.94, 406,611.02 and 93,539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,030.94, 406,611.02 and 93,539.50 is: 140,331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,030.94 : 406,611.02 = 93,539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,030.94/406,611.02 = 93,539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,030.94x = 406,611.02 × 93,539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,030.94x = 38,034,191,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,191,505.29/271,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,331.55

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