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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,392.56, 406,801.34 and 91,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,392.56, 406,801.34 and 91,306.50 is: 136,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,392.56 : 406,801.34 = 91,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,392.56/406,801.34 = 91,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,392.56x = 406,801.34 × 91,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,392.56x = 37,143,606,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143,606,550.71/271,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.02

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