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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,380.20, 406,997.40 and 93,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,380.20, 406,997.40 and 93,941.60 is: 140,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,380.20 : 406,997.40 = 93,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,380.20/406,997.40 = 93,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,380.20x = 406,997.40 × 93,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,380.20x = 38,233,986,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,233,986,951.84/271,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,887.16

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