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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,368.20, 406,979.40 and 93,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,368.20, 406,979.40 and 93,929.60 is: 140,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,368.20 : 406,979.40 = 93,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,368.20/406,979.40 = 93,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,368.20x = 406,979.40 × 93,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,368.20x = 38,227,412,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227,412,250.24/271,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,869.17

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