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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,205.12, 406,789.44 and 93,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,205.12, 406,789.44 and 93,714.56 is: 140,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,205.12 : 406,789.44 = 93,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,205.12/406,789.44 = 93,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,205.12x = 406,789.44 × 93,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,205.12x = 38,122,093,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122,093,382.25/271,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,565.54

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