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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,135.89, 406,433.16 and 93,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,135.89, 406,433.16 and 93,529.62 is: 140,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,135.89 : 406,433.16 = 93,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,135.89/406,433.16 = 93,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,135.89x = 406,433.16 × 93,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,135.89x = 38,013,539,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013,539,010.20/271,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,201.06

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