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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,031.20, 406,611.39 and 93,539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,031.20, 406,611.39 and 93,539.75 is: 140,331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,031.20 : 406,611.39 = 93,539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,031.20/406,611.39 = 93,539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,031.20x = 406,611.39 × 93,539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,031.20x = 38,034,327,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,034,327,767.75/271,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,331.92

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