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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,030.96, 406,611.03 and 93,539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,030.96, 406,611.03 and 93,539.50 is: 140,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,030.96 : 406,611.03 = 93,539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,030.96/406,611.03 = 93,539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,030.96x = 406,611.03 × 93,539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,030.96x = 38,034,192,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,192,440.69/271,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,331.54

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