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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,292.88, 406,808.04 and 93,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,292.88, 406,808.04 and 93,737.64 is: 140,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,292.88 : 406,808.04 = 93,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,292.88/406,808.04 = 93,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,292.88x = 406,808.04 × 93,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,292.88x = 38,133,225,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133,225,602.63/271,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,561.10

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