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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,441.08, 407,189.52 and 93,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,441.08, 407,189.52 and 93,947.80 is: 140,931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,441.08 : 407,189.52 = 93,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,441.08/407,189.52 = 93,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,441.08x = 407,189.52 × 93,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,441.08x = 38,254,559,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,559,587.06/271,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,931.36

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