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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,137.90, 406,436.16 and 93,531.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,137.90, 406,436.16 and 93,531.62 is: 140,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,137.90 : 406,436.16 = 93,531.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,137.90/406,436.16 = 93,531.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,137.90x = 406,436.16 × 93,531.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,137.90x = 38,014,632,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,632,471.38/271,137.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,204.05

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