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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,042.44, 406,618.20 and 93,556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,042.44, 406,618.20 and 93,556.32 is: 140,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,042.44 : 406,618.20 = 93,556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,042.44/406,618.20 = 93,556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,042.44x = 406,618.20 × 93,556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,042.44x = 38,041,702,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,702,437.02/271,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,353.31

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