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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,131.50, 406,690.88 and 93,621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,131.50, 406,690.88 and 93,621.83 is: 140,430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,131.50 : 406,690.88 = 93,621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,131.50/406,690.88 = 93,621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,131.50x = 406,690.88 × 93,621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,131.50x = 38,075,141,928.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075,141,928.35/271,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,430.53

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