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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,315.20, 406,972.80 and 93,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,315.20, 406,972.80 and 93,803.70 is: 140,705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,315.20 : 406,972.80 = 93,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,315.20/406,972.80 = 93,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,315.20x = 406,972.80 × 93,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,315.20x = 38,175,554,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,554,439.36/271,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,705.55

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