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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,140.39, 406,439.91 and 93,534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,140.39, 406,439.91 and 93,534.12 is: 140,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,140.39 : 406,439.91 = 93,534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,140.39/406,439.91 = 93,534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,140.39x = 406,439.91 × 93,534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,140.39x = 38,015,999,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015,999,314.73/271,140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,207.81

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