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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,141.39, 406,441.41 and 93,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,141.39, 406,441.41 and 93,535.12 is: 140,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,141.39 : 406,441.41 = 93,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,141.39/406,441.41 = 93,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,141.39x = 406,441.41 × 93,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,141.39x = 38,016,546,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016,546,057.32/271,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,209.31

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