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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,033.96, 406,615.54 and 93,542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,033.96, 406,615.54 and 93,542.52 is: 140,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,033.96 : 406,615.54 = 93,542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,033.96/406,615.54 = 93,542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,033.96x = 406,615.54 × 93,542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,033.96x = 38,035,842,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035,842,282.76/271,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,336.08

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