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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,207.12, 406,792.44 and 93,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,207.12, 406,792.44 and 93,716.56 is: 140,568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,207.12 : 406,792.44 = 93,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,207.12/406,792.44 = 93,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,207.12x = 406,792.44 × 93,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,207.12x = 38,123,188,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123,188,110.81/271,207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,568.54

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