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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,032.96, 406,614.04 and 93,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,032.96, 406,614.04 and 93,541.52 is: 140,334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,032.96 : 406,614.04 = 93,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,032.96/406,614.04 = 93,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,032.96x = 406,614.04 × 93,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,032.96x = 38,035,295,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035,295,354.94/271,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,334.58

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