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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,034.88, 406,546.44 and 93,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,034.88, 406,546.44 and 93,535.92 is: 140,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,034.88 : 406,546.44 = 93,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,034.88/406,546.44 = 93,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,034.88x = 406,546.44 × 93,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,034.88x = 38,026,695,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026,695,288.12/271,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,301.85

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