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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,210.40, 406,815.60 and 93,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,210.40, 406,815.60 and 93,658.40 is: 140,487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,210.40 : 406,815.60 = 93,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,210.40/406,815.60 = 93,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,210.40x = 406,815.60 × 93,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,210.40x = 38,101,698,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,101,698,191.04/271,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,487.60

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