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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,388.76, 407,120.16 and 93,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,388.76, 407,120.16 and 93,848.08 is: 140,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,388.76 : 407,120.16 = 93,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,388.76/407,120.16 = 93,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,388.76x = 407,120.16 × 93,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,388.76x = 38,207,445,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,207,445,345.29/271,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,784.92

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