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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,081.24, 406,651.88 and 93,568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,081.24, 406,651.88 and 93,568.12 is: 140,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,081.24 : 406,651.88 = 93,568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,081.24/406,651.88 = 93,568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,081.24x = 406,651.88 × 93,568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,081.24x = 38,049,651,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,651,906.07/271,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,362.54

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