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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,296.88, 406,814.10 and 93,741.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,296.88, 406,814.10 and 93,741.64 is: 140,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,296.88 : 406,814.10 = 93,741.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,296.88/406,814.10 = 93,741.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,296.88x = 406,814.10 × 93,741.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,296.88x = 38,135,420,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,420,909.12/271,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,567.12

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