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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,395.84, 407,130.72 and 93,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,395.84, 407,130.72 and 93,855.20 is: 140,795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,395.84 : 407,130.72 = 93,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,395.84/407,130.72 = 93,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,395.84x = 407,130.72 × 93,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,395.84x = 38,211,335,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211,335,151.74/271,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,795.58

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