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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,117.60, 406,730.64 and 93,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,117.60, 406,730.64 and 93,631.04 is: 140,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,117.60 : 406,730.64 = 93,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,117.60/406,730.64 = 93,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,117.60x = 406,730.64 × 93,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,117.60x = 38,082,612,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,612,823.07/271,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,465.29

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