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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,035.88, 406,547.94 and 93,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,035.88, 406,547.94 and 93,536.92 is: 140,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,035.88 : 406,547.94 = 93,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,035.88/406,547.94 = 93,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,035.88x = 406,547.94 × 93,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,035.88x = 38,027,242,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027,242,139.94/271,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,303.35

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