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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,367.20, 406,977.90 and 93,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,367.20, 406,977.90 and 93,928.60 is: 140,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,367.20 : 406,977.90 = 93,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,367.20/406,977.90 = 93,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,367.20x = 406,977.90 × 93,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,367.20x = 38,226,864,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226,864,377.94/271,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,867.67

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