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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,145.44, 406,447.36 and 93,539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,145.44, 406,447.36 and 93,539.12 is: 140,215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,145.44 : 406,447.36 = 93,539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,145.44/406,447.36 = 93,539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,145.44x = 406,447.36 × 93,539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,145.44x = 38,018,728,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,728,380.72/271,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,215.26

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