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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,111.52, 406,721.68 and 93,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,111.52, 406,721.68 and 93,625.04 is: 140,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,111.52 : 406,721.68 = 93,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,111.52/406,721.68 = 93,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,111.52x = 406,721.68 × 93,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,111.52x = 38,079,333,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,079,333,558.87/271,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,456.35

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